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Airedale NHS Trust celebrates Lean successes
24/4/2009
Airedale NHS Trust is fast becoming a "Lean machine" by eliminating wasteful practices.
During "NHS Innovation Week" (Apr 27-May 1), Sue Speak, Head of Lean Improvement at Airedale General Hospital, Steeton, reports that Lean principles - similar to those used widely in industry to simplify operational procedures and boost productivity - are paying major dividends and having a big impact on patient care.
She explained: "Over the past two years, the Trust has been developing its understanding of Lean and is beginning to reap the benefits in terms of waste reduction, improved quality and contribution to delivering our strategic objectives."
Airedale NHS Trust became the founding partner of the Lean Healthcare Academy, based in Ilkley and a standalone division of online training pioneer Virtual College, when it was established in 2006 to accelerate the adoption of Lean principles and methods in the healthcare sector.