| Lean project role | Typical job title/role(s) | Number of staff interviewed |
|---|---|---|
| Executive sponsor (1-2) | Hospital COO, VP of operations, or VP of patient care | n = 14 |
| Management engineer/Lean leader (1-2) | Management engineer, Six Sigma Black Belt | n = 7 |
| Process owner (1) | Director or manager of operations in the department | n = 6 |
| Team members (5-7) | Department managers, nurses, physicians, housekeeping, IT personnel, administrative support staff | n = 22 |
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Improving Care Delivery Through Lean: Implementation Case Studies
Exhibit 1.9. Lean Project Roles Mapped to Functional Roles
Publication: 13(15)-0056
Page last reviewed November 2014
Page originally created November 2014
Internet Citation: Exhibit 1.9. Lean Project Roles Mapped to Functional Roles. Content last reviewed November 2014. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD.
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