The hospital administrator is considering the implementation of the Lean model as the framework for quality improvement in an organization. In which order should the administrator explain the elements of this model?
1. Identify value
2. Improve the flow
3. Perfect the process
4. Test the new process
5. Determine the value stream
Correct Answer: 1, 5, 2, 4, 3
The steps in the Lean model include: identify value; determine the value stream; improve flow to create an efficient process; test the new process; and revise and perfect the process.
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