"Comparing the Workplace Organization Method 5s with the 7 Wastes (Muda) in Waste and Failure Management Tool, in the Health Care Quality Management"

Abstract

Comparing the Workplace Organization Method 5s with the 7 Wastes (Muda) in Waste and Failure Background and Objective: The main theme of this article is to discuss and compare the workplace organization method 5S with the 7 wastes (Muda) in waste and failure management tool, in the health care quality management. Methods: The Author of this article has chosen literature review methodology of 18 random research articles and quality management websites. By reviewing the literature, we have chosen 10 different points in 18 articles discussing or agreeing on where 5S and 7 Muda are beneficial. Most of the chosen articles discusses the quality management in the health sector and their benefits. Results: There is a table and SPSS diagram representing the literature review regarding 18 articles including quality management website. Table title is (18 journal articles discusses and agrees to the following 10 points). SPSS diagram clearly shows the number of times each article discusses the chosen 10 points. The 10 points includes the agreement of points beneficial for health sector by using 5S and 7 Muda methodology. Conclusion: To conclude the article, 18 of the articles including the quality management websites agrees on the use of 5S and 7 Muda methodology. Different organization around the globe are using 5S and 7 Muda methodology to get benefits for improvement of their health care system. The step-by-step process of 5S and 7 Muda methodology is smart way to start, monitor, finish and follow up the broken health system in several countries.