Pediatric healthcare design specialist discusses lean design and process improvement

Potential savings makes 'lean' an important design philosophy

By Healthcare Facilities Today


In it's "Take Five with . . " series, Healthcare Design magazine asks healthcare design professionals to share thoughts on what’s got their attention. In the latest "Take Five with . . " article, the magazine talked to Jeffrey Stouffer, a principal and academic and pediatric practice leader with HKS, Inc. of Dallas.

In the article, Stouffer talks about lean design and process improvement and what makes it an important design philosophy

1. Lean is a philosophy for business and life (not a marketing gimmick)

2. Lean design brings value to clients

4. Lean is a journey

5. Lean aids in integrated project delivery

Read the article.

 

 

 



October 25, 2013


Topic Area: Architecture


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