5S Lean for Healthcare

The drawers in your procedure carts should be an extension of the 5S Lean processes that are applied in storage rooms. This can be easily accomplished by adding drawer organizers that keep cart contents neat and accessible. For procedure carts containing equipment or instruments, use drawer organizers with larger compartments. Be sure to label your …

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Labeling is a crucial part of the 5S Lean process of setting things in order. Every item, and location where items are set, should be clearly labeled so no time or effort is wasted searching. When time is critical, semi-permanent label holders are perfect for keeping supply areas up-to-date on their labeling: holders with magnets, …

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Now Mounting Supplies on a Wall Near You You may have seen our LabWall organization system, but just not quite sure how it works. It’s simple. If it mounts, it counts! Simply place your most often used supplies in an appropriate organizational accessory and mount up. Most accessories are built ready to mount, while others …

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Who said micro-management was a bad thing? Dividers, bin cups, and angled inserts are a great way to sort and set in order within bin spaces. Add lids to keep items contained and labels to make items easy to find.