Lean construction can cut healthcare costs because the techniques can improve efficiency in design, construction and operations, according to an article on the Health Facilities Management website.
Lean design and construction is a method for project delivery that focuses on increasing efficiency and reducing waste.
Lean design in healthcare facilities stresses improving efficiency and the patient experience, including:
• Reducing the number of nursing staff needed per patient bed
• Reducing the amount of time a patient spends in the hospitalReducing patient service time
• Reducing the use of excess materials, supplies, linens, etc., and the associated inefficiencies of managing these items
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