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Insights into Imaging
Published in: Insights into Imaging 3/2011

Open Access 01-06-2011 | Original Article

Is Lean Management implementable in a department of radiology?

Authors: Jens Karstoft, Lene Tarp

Published in: Insights into Imaging | Issue 3/2011

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Abstract

Objectives

Due to an increasing demand for more examinations in a non-profitmaking hospital with a fixed budget, Lean Management was introduced in the Department of Radiology in 2006. The process, experience and results are discussed from a management view.

Methods

Lean principles were introduced in the department and ways of working were adjusted accordingly.

Results

Higher productivity and shorter waiting lists were achieved, along with extra time for education of the staff.

Conclusions

Lean Management can successfully be used in a hospital radiology department. However, introducing Lean Management caused resistance from especially the mid-level managers.
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Metadata
Title
Is Lean Management implementable in a department of radiology?
Authors
Jens Karstoft
Lene Tarp
Publication date
01-06-2011
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Insights into Imaging / Issue 3/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1869-4101
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13244-010-0044-5

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