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Natalie John1, Holly Snider2, Lisa Edgerton2
1New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC njohn@carolinaeasthealth.com.
Lean methodology enhances pharmacy residency programs by integrating quality improvement, leadership development, and better communication. This approach ensures continuous program enhancement and resident growth within healthcare systems.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Healthcare Management
- Quality Improvement
Background:
- Community teaching hospitals face challenges in optimizing residency programs.
- Lean methodology, a proven organizational strategy, offers potential solutions for program development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the implementation of lean methodology in pharmacy residency programs.
- To evaluate the impact of lean principles on program evaluation and development.
Main Methods:
- Integration of lean tools and activities into residency requirements and learning.
- Application of the 4 rules of lean for program management and improvement.
- Involvement of stakeholders in lean events and problem-solving.
Main Results:
- Enhanced management and continual quality improvement of pharmacy residency programs.
- Incorporation of lean events aligned with leadership, management, teaching, and education competencies.
- Successful application of lean problem-solving and communication tools.
Conclusions:
- Lean methodology provides benefits for pharmacy residency programs, preceptors, residents, and the health system.
- Key improvements include enhanced quality-improvement processes, expanded resident leadership opportunities, and better communication.
- Lean principles foster a culture of continuous improvement and leadership development in pharmacy education.
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