Move to Healthcare - A community for experienced lean professionals moving to healthcare

A community for experienced lean professionals moving to healthcare

A group for engineers, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and other process improvement professionals who are looking to move into healthcare.

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Steve B. Martin updated their profile

on Sunday

Mark Graban replied to Dale Hershfield's discussion 'My Recent Transition to Health Care'

Scott McDuffee (you can find him in this group) volunteered, as well. It didn't directly lead to a healthcare position (he took a job in manufacturing), but I think it helped him. http://c.ning.com/profile/ScottMcDuffee His blog posts on my site s…

on Sunday

Steve B. Martin updated their profile photo

on Sunday

Dale Hershfield replied to Dale Hershfield's discussion 'My Recent Transition to Health Care'

Mark, I was volunteering about six months when I made the change into a health care position. I would say that my volunteering enhanced my perspectives on health care and gave me some insights into the working environment, though it was not the prim…

on Sunday

Steve B. Martin and Ronald Byrd joined Move to Healthcare

on Sunday

Mark D. Milward replied to Dale Hershfield's discussion 'My Recent Transition to Health Care'

Dale, How long did you function in your volunteer role before you obtained your position?

on Saturday

Mark D. Milward replied to John T. Bushling's discussion 'From Manufacturing to Healthcare ?'

I just joined today and began my efforts to transition into Health care in September 2009. I've had one interview for a position as a Quality Improvement Consultant in a hospital and am currently in the interview process for another position. Anothe…

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Mark D. Milward updated their profile photo

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PRHI Perfecting Patient Care (PA)
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Univ. of Michigan Quality System
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Revisiting and Re-reading Dr. Deming’s “Out of the Crisis” – Chapter 1

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Paul Levy Running a Hospital

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Forum

My Recent Transition to Health Care 8 Replies

Started by Dale Hershfield in General Discussion. Last reply by Mark Graban Feb 7.

From Manufacturing to Healthcare ? 3 Replies

Started by John T. Bushling in Job Search Strategies. Last reply by Mark D. Milward Feb 5.

Healthcare Posts from Stiles & Associates

Started by Mark Graban in Job Postings & Opportunities Feb 2.

Lean Healthcare Positions

Started by Ted Stiles in General Discussion Jan 25.

WELCOME!

This is a community for lean thinkers who are looking to move to healthcare and those who have already made this transition.

Active participation is already turning this into a useful connection for improvement minded people just like you. Please engage in the discussion forum as well as enjoy insights from the blogs, videos, etc.

Collaborate with me to build a network which is instrumental in improving the patient experience, reducing costs, and engaging healthcare professionals in continuous improvement!

Please visit my book's website: www.LeanHospitalsBook.com.

For a starting point for more resources, visit www.MoveToHealthcare.com.

Blog Posts

In Michigan - people moving from auto industry to healthcare

I think you all will find this inspiring:

http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20100110/HEALTH/301109989/1068

Posted by Mark Graban on January 14, 2010 at 9:45pm

Just a spoonful of sugar

This post originally appeared on the Lean Career Compass ning site but I was very curious to hear the input of this community as well.

"Respect for people" - This tenant has been thrown around a lot within the lean community in the past few years. It's been used to challenge every company that's ever done a layoff or anyone that is tough on someone else. Far too often, I see respect for people thrown around as "be nice, be gentle, be Mary Poppins." Give everyone that spoonful of sugar wi… Continue

Posted by Jamie Flinchbaugh on January 7, 2010 at 5:30am — 1 Comment

A Lean Change Agent's Move to Healthcare in Michigan

Here is a new blog post that you might be interested in.

http://www.leanblog.org/2009/12/a-lean-change-agents-move-to-healthcare-in-michigan/

Posted by Mark Graban on December 10, 2009 at 8:30am

Presentations from UK lean healthcare transformation summit

I was able to attend this event. In particular, check out the talks from John Toussaint, David Fillingham, and Matthew Cooke for nice overview talks about lean in healthcare.

LINK TO FREE PRESENTATIONS AND VIDEOS

Posted by Mark Graban on September 8, 2009 at 10:00am

Immerse yourselve in healthcare to understand the industry

As a healthcare person, learning from manufacturing has been a trip! It goes both ways, and the more your immerse yourself in healthcare the better equipped you'll be to survive in this jungle.

I'd suggest you volunteer, observe and interview all the healthcare associates you can pin down.

And for a heavy dose of innovation, join us at the Big Sky Lean Leadership Retreat in Big Sky, Montana Sep 21-23. A White House rep will join the stunning faculty. Call my office (406)258-6535 for discounted… Continue

Posted by Cindy Jimmerson on August 31, 2009 at 6:38pm — 2 Comments