Wednesday, March 3, 2021, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This course will be offered virtually via zoom. Lean Six Sigma is a combination of two proven continuous improvement methods: Lean and Six Sigma. Lean Six Sigma is focused on creating value for customers by improving efficiency, safety and quality, while reducing waste and variation.

Build upon the tools learned in the White Belt class to understand how to lead process improvement projects. Participants learn how to use a proven five-step methodology called, DMAIC, to drive change in their organization. Specific tools and topics are covered for each of the five steps and participants are given the opportunity to practice in small groups.

• Yellow Belt is led by real world practitioners, giving participants insight on how to apply these tools in their own job. 
• The day is meant to be interactive throughout, with small group exercises, class discussion, video examples and active learning opportunities
• Included in the course: Team Charter, Value Analysis, Flow, Operational Definitions, 5 Why’s, Understanding Variation, Pareto Chart, Creative Thinking, Kanban, Visual Management, and Run Charts. 
  

Class begins at 8:30am and concludes by 5:00pm. There will be an hour for lunch mid-day and several breaks throughout the day.

1. 1Describe the concept of involving everyone in continuous improvement
2. Explain the concept of leadership as part of everyone’s life
3. Describe the background, principles and tenets of Lean and Six Sigma and how it relates to the hospital
4. Explain Shewhart’s (Deming’s) PDCA/PDSA cycle
5. Describe the current continuous improvement projects and effort at the hospital
6. Define the meaning of a “process”
7. Explain the five-step continuous improvement methodology, DMAIC
8. Recognize a well-written charter
9. Review the use of a process map for looking at flow
10. Identify customer, operational and non-value added activities on a process flow diagram
11. Discuss the importance of an operational definition
12. Be able to recognize a well-written operational definition
13. Describe the 5 Why’s tool. Introduce basic statistical concepts including mean and standard deviation
14. Explain the Pareto Chart
15. Discuss creative thinking techniques
16. Explain Kanban concepts and implementation
17. Explain the concept of visual management
18. Describe the use of a run chart
19. Design an action plan

Individual Rate: $425
Groups of 2-8: $425 per person*
Groups of 9-15: $400 per person*
Groups of 15+: $370 per person (please call to inquire: 617-919-9908)*
*Please note if you are registering a group please email us at cmedepartment@childrens.harvard.edu to register.

Physicians
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

Nurses 
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this activity for 7 contact hours for nurses. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Pharmacists
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this activity for 7 contact hours for pharmacists. Pharmacists should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

CME - AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (7.00 hours), Non-Physician (Attendance) (7.00 hours), CNE (Nursing) (7.00 hours), CPE Pharmacy (7.00 hours)

No faculty are available for this activity at this time.