Week 7 Activity: Lean and Six Sigma in Health CareOverviewIn this
formative a
Week 7 Activity:Lean and Six Sigma in Health CareOverviewIn this formative activity you
will explore Lean and Six Sigma concepts applied to health care for process and
performance improvement. Consider how Lean and Six Sigma could be applied to improve
health care economics and the application of health care financial and funding models. You
will write a paper to summarize the concepts of Lean and Six Sigma and the application of
Lean and Six Sigma in a selected case study.PreparationRead the Using DMAIC To Improve
Nursing Shift-Change Assignments case study. Your assignment is based upon it. (If desired,
you can download a PDF version of the case study if you agree to a free registration on the
ASQ site)InstructionsWrite 1–2 pages in which you:Summarize the application of Lean and
Six Sigma in the case study.Describe ways in which Lean and Six Sigma could be applied to
improve health care economics and the application of health care financial and funding
models.Use at least two sources to support your writing. Choose sources that are credible,
relevant, and appropriate. Cite each source listed on your source page at least one time
within your assignment. For help with research, writing, and citation, access the library or
review library guides.ResourcesUsing DMAIC To Improve Nursing Shift-Change
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