LEAN Academy at Denver Health | 2011 Shingo Prize Bronze Medallion Winner

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   April 16-20, 2012
   4.5 Day LEAN Workshop

   May 24-25, 2012
     1.5 Day LEAN Site Visit

LEAN Academy Testimonials

"Thank you for a great visit last week! Our staff was inspired and I am excited to see how Lean will help the Michael E. DeBakey VAMC and the Veterans of Texas," said Mark Penner, Systems Redesign Coordinator at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center.

Dr. Tim Olsen, a medical resident and RIE participant, noted that his participation in an RIE was, "The most educational and empowering non-clinical activity of residency thus far!"

"I can’t believe we got all of this done in one week!" said Dr. O'Connor, clinic provider.

Lean Academy at Denver Health

LEAN Training for Operational Excellence

Since 2005, Denver Health, Denver’s primary safety net institution, has integrated the Toyota Production System’s LEAN philosophy into daily operations. We are the only healthcare organization in the world to be awarded the Shingo Bronze Mediallion for Operational Excellence. Our LEAN success is proof of this powerful methodology; we have been able to achieve great financial benefit while improving quality in patient care.

LEAN for Diagnosing & Eliminating Waste

The LEAN Academy at Denver Health will kick start your organization’s Lean journey by teaching the value of the Lean methodology and practices in the healthcare setting and providing hands-on experience. LEAN training is ideal for leaders in hospital administration, nursing, quality improvement, EMS, supply chain, and government.

Shingo Prize Video