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  • Lean management principles
  • Process improvement in construction

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  • Case study of a large academic hospital's surgical tower design.
  • Inclusion of 19 operating rooms (ORs) and associated support spaces.
  • Request for Lean practitioners' support by project leadership.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the value of Lean methodologies during the schematic design phase.
  • To provide enhanced resources and support to project leadership and architectural teams.
  • To integrate Lean principles into the early stages of healthcare facility design.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized Lean Exploration Loops (LELs) for evidence generation.
  • Conducted express workouts (EWOs) during the schematic phase.
  • Focused analysis on the flow of patients, staff, and families within the facility design.

Main Results:

  • Recommendations for critical design features, including pre- and post-operative bay configurations and sterile core areas.
  • Proposed two-sided pre- and post-op bays with distinct clinical and transport corridors.
  • Suggested dedicated elevators and stairwells for staff to manage peak usage and improve circulation.

Conclusions:

  • Lean tools and methods are most valuable in the schematic phase when applied to detailed process and layout analysis.
  • Express workouts (EWOs) are effective for generating decision-making evidence.
  • Lean integration enhances the design of healthcare facilities for improved functionality and efficiency.