Why Apply Lean in the Ministry of Health?
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health decided to launch lean for a number of reasons. • Lean is a customer-focused approach that puts the needs of the patient at the forefront. Therefore, it is a philosophy that aligns well with our current primary strategic objective, supported by a provincial Patient First Review, to find ways to create and maintain an unwavering focus on those we serve. • The Ministry also wants to model the change that we are supporting and encouraging in the broader provincial health sector. Many of the regional health authorities have begun their own lean journeys and recently, there is agreement from senior leaders in the health system that we adopt lean more broadly. This year, the Ministry has provided financial support to all regional health authorities in the province to deploy lean. • Through the deployment of lean, the Ministry aims to improve our own internal operations with a focus on bringing value to our customers and improving the work life of our own s
