Question

6S events are important in health care because:

	A.	The team can focus on the six sigma calculations used for improvement
	B.	Cleaning and organizing the workspace can improve efficiency
	C.	Ensuring that supplies are available when needed can promote patient safety
	D.	None of the above
	E.	A & B
	F.	B & C

Answer 1

F. B&C

Health care workers deal with a stream of stressful and urgent situations, They regularly retrieve medicines, materials and supplies from storage rooms, that can get disorganized quickly. Searching for improperly stored items wastes time and tries patience. Disordered spaces create safety issues. Hazard supply ordering can result in too much inventory or not enough.6s events are mostly in business to improve the efficiency of the workplace. If it is implimented in healthcare settings, the healthcare workers can work more comfortably and they get more time for patient care also. benefits such as less stress for employees, fewer injuries and accidents, higher levels of productivity, and overall efficiency of time and effort. The six s are

1.Sort: Clear and Classify. Get rid of what is not used. Tag items that need maintenance.
2.Straighten: Organize all remaining items, use ergonomic principles to locate items to minimize reaching and movement. Cleary identify items and ensure they have a “home”. Create a visual workplace. Identify the amount of inventory needed.
3.Shine: Clean and inspect the area, sweep floors. Wipe down shelves and containers.
4.Standardize: Use color coding to label different categories of items and their locations. Create an orderly method of search and retrieval of items.
5.Sustain: Use self discipline, custom and practice. Take steps to make sure the new process is followed and improved over time.
6.Safety: ensure safety regulations are followed and first aid kits are easily accessible.

These are all helps to improve the care and all the the staff may have less stress, it helps to minimize the accident and injuries.