Watch this short video and be inspired to start a waste walk — and help make KP more affordable — today.
See how taking simple steps to reduce waste in your department can make you a superhero at Kaiser Permanente.
This cheat sheet provides a quick overview of the performance improvement tools referenced in UBT Tracker, as well as where you can find the tool online.
Taking a waste walk with your team is a good way to get started on performance improvement.
The first step is to educate your team about the different kinds of waste, using the "8 Types of Waste" tool.
Then follow the step-by-step instructions to complete a walk. Finish by targeting elements of your workflow or workspace that can be streamlined.
Stretch your legs and your mind with an exercise to root out waste in your workspace and or your workflow. Follow this step-by-step guide to making your team's Waste Walk a success.
Format:
PDF (color and black and white)
Size:
8.5” x 11” (two-sided)
Intended audience:
Level 2 and higher unit-based teams
Best used: Download and share this introduction to performance improvement with team members as a guide to the common types of wasted resources that diminish care and service.
Use with:
Look at your work areas and workflows in a new way. These categories will help teams root out waste and solve for affordability.