Figure 1
A diagram illustrating various Lean Management tools used in healthcare. The diagram is divided into four sections: Data gathering, Mapping, Waste identification, and Countermeasures. Each section contains text describing specific tools and their applications. Data gathering includes Gemba walk, which involves observing processes and listening to staff. Mapping features Value Stream Mapping (VSM), a visual tool to map process steps and identify bottlenecks. Waste identification includes the Ishikawa Diagram and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), which help categorize and investigate the origins of problems. Countermeasures include Visual management and 5S, methods aimed at improving communication, organization, and efficiency in the workplace.Examples of LM tools. Source: Authors' own work