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.
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PDF
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8.5" x 11", 2 pages
Intended audience:
Sponsors and leaders of unit-based teams, as well as anyone involved with performance improvement projects.
Best used:
Use as a reference guide to help choose which performance improvement tool to use for your projects.
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.
Look at your work areas and workflows in a new way. These categories will help teams root out waste and solve for affordability.