Lean Six Sigma White Belt 10/10/2023

Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 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 focuses on creating value for customers by improving efficiency, safety and quality, while reducing waste and variation.?? 

Want to change the world but not sure how? Ever witnessed areas in your organization that could benefit from focused efforts to improve processes?  The skills acquired during this course can inform and support your efforts to drive quality process improvements in your slice of the world. The goal of this introductory course is to teach the mindset and tools fundamental to the success of Lean and Six Sigma in healthcare.  

• White 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 discussions, video examples and active learning opportunities.

Class begins at 8:30am and concludes by 5:00 pm. There will be an hour for lunch mid-day and breaks throughout the day. Upon completion of this course, you are eligible to attend the Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt course.? 

1. Describe the background, principles and tenets of Lean and Six Sigma and how it relates to the hospital
2. Create a process map to graphically explain the steps of a process
3. Describe the concept of involving everyone in continuous improvement
4. Discuss improving processes
5. Explain the need to view things from the customer’s perspective
6. Practice empathetic listening techniques
7. Identify 8 wastes found in healthcare
8. Learn how to create a representation of the physical flow of a process through a spaghetti diagram
9. Practice using a fishbone diagram for brainstorming causes of a problem
10. Describe the 5S tool
11. Explain the concept and application of mistake proofing
12. Learn how standard work helps to reduce waste and variation
13. Use a PICK matrix to select solution ideas

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 [email protected] 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 credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

AAPA accepts AMA category 1 credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.

Nurses
Boston Children’s Hospital designates this activity for 7.00 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 7.00 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.