Lean Management System

Saskatchewan has committed to enhancing its quality improvement efforts through the implementation of a Lean Management System. This implementation includes the provision of consistent education to staff, physicians, patients and families. All staff are required to complete a one day training (Kaizen Basics). 

Health care leaders complete an extensive Lean Leader training and managers are trained in applying Lean concepts through the Lean Management Training Track. 

Sun Country Health Region established a Kaizen Promotion Office (KPO) in 2012 to facilitate the implementation of Lean.

Lean maximizes customer value while minimizing waste. Simply, Lean means creating more value for customers (patients, residents and clients).

A report on the KPO's work to implement Lean in Sun Country Health Region is posted below.