4.5 Day LEAN Workshop
August 6-10, 2012

1.5 Day LEAN Site Visit
August 9-10, 2012 - SOLD OUT

Interactive Training
Workshop

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LEAN Academy Testimonials
"The Lean methodology in place at Denver Health will be foundational to transforming Denver's local Government and reinvigorating our citizen-focused culture of continuous learning." -Scotty Martin, City and County of Denver

"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." -Mark Penner, Systems Redesign Coordinator at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

"The most educational and empowering non-clinical activity of residency thus far!" -Dr. Tim Olsen, medical resident

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

Lean News
The LEAN Academy at Denver Health has received both local and national attention for their success in implementing cultural change.

February 2012: Denver Health Becomes Profitable After Using Toyota as a Template

September 2011:
Denver Health Receives 2011 UHC Supply Chain Performance Excellence Award

June 2011: Denver Hospital Sets the Bar for Patient Safety, PBS



April 2011:
Denver Health Received “Nobel Prize for Operations,” Denver Channel 7




April 2011: "A Broad And Structured Approach To Improving Patient Safety And Quality: Lessons From Denver Health," HEALTH AFFAIRS 30, NO. 4 (2011): 612–618.

March 2011:
""Leaning” the Process of Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis," The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, Vol 37, NO. 3.

July 2010:
Denver Health saves millions using Toyota efficiency principles, Denver Post


Media Contact

To request media interviews, please contact:

Julie Lonborg
Chief Marketing & Public Relations Officer
Denver Health Medical Center
Office: 303 602 4970
Julie.Lonborg@dhha.org