Elmira Hassanzadeh MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Khalid Walid Shaqdan MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Shima Aran MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Hani H. Abujudeh MD, MBA, Abstract Co-Author: Research Grant, Bracco Group Consultant, RCG HealthCare Consulting Author, Oxford University Press

The purpose of this exhibit is: 1. To introduce the concepts of six sigma and lean 2. To explain the goals of lean manufacturing  3. To demonstrate 7 types of waste, aimed to be eliminated using a lean thinking system 4. To review the five steps of problem solving methodology in six sigma process (DMAIC) 5. Introducing the main goal of six sigma : to reach over 99.99966% error-free practice 6. To review the implementation of 6 sigma and lean in healthcare   

• Lean: an overview • Six sigma: an overview • Lean and six sigma in health care  

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Hassanzadeh, E, Shaqdan, K, Aran, S, Abujudeh, H, Six Sigma and Lean Concepts in Radiology.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14004041.html