Explore insights from Tanya Stinson on reducing waste in healthcare by leveraging Lean methodologies and effective communication to enhance patient care and team performance.
A new podcast episode by Leaning Towards Change was published on Aug 31, 2021, with the original title:
Understanding Lean in Healthcare with Tanya Stinson
Overview:
This episode features Tanya Stinson, founder of Leaning Towards Change, discussing the application of Lean principles in healthcare to identify and reduce waste, enhancing patient care and communication among teams.
Core content:
- The podcast discusses the unique challenges of applying Lean principles within healthcare settings.
- Tanya Stinson shares insights on identifying waste and improving patient care through effective leadership.
- Strategies to enhance team communication and the role of perception in recognizing waste are covered.
- The importance of listening and understanding the human aspect of change is emphasized.
- Information about Tanya’s company and her motivations for starting it are highlighted.
Learnings:
- Listeners will learn how to identify and reduce waste in healthcare environments through Lean methodologies.
- The episode reveals how perception and communication impact waste reduction efforts in healthcare teams.
- Effective listening skills are presented as crucial for enhancing team dynamics and patient safety.
- Insights on conducting ‘waste walks’ to pinpoint inefficiencies are discussed.
- The podcast provides an understanding of the human side of operational change in healthcare.
The original content was published in English.
