In healthcare, “defects” range from botched surgeries to death. Identifying process failures will help to reduce errors.

Lean Six Sigma is a philosophy that uses fact-based, data-driven methodologies to improve processes, eliminate waste and reduce cost.

Six sigma began in manufacturing but the concept is even more critical in healthcare given that human lives are at stake, not objects.

In healthcare, the numbers behind sigma levels become really critical, considering that human lives are involved.