Increasing Productivity and Space Utilization with 6S Methodology
Care Process & Redesign
AIC Community Care Excellence Awards
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
31 December 2022
To improve productivity and space utilization using the 6S methodology in nursing home settings. 6S methodology enhances workplace efficiency, safety, and staff morale in healthcare environments.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Lean Methodology, Build Environment, Space Planning, Operational Management, Inventory Management, Productivity, Time Saving, Workflow Redesign
About this Content
Aims
To improve productivity and space utilization using the 6S methodology in nursing home settings.
Background
Inefficient organization in workspaces impacts staff productivity and patient care.
Methods
Applied 6S methodology to reorganize storage and workflows in Rehab Store and Ward 2 Nurse Station.
Results
Achieved post-6S scores of ≥80%; reduced item retrieval times, improved safety, and increased staff satisfaction.
Conclusion
6S methodology enhances workplace efficiency, safety, and staff morale in healthcare environments.
Lessons Learnt
Standardized processes and training sustain improvements across settings.
Additional Information
CCEA 2022 Productivity Improvement Gold Award.
Keywords
Lean Methodology, 6S System
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care |
Organization(s) Involved | The Lentor Residence |
Platform(s) | AIC Community Care Excellence Awards |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Julie Zhang |
Project Member(s) | Sison Sarena Mateo |
Connect with this contributor!
Julie Zhang - julie.zhang@lentorhealth.com
Li Mei - limei@lentorhealth.com
Project Attachment
C_60_LH_CCEA_2022_Increasing_Productivity_and_Space_Utilization_with_6S_Methodology.pdf