Lean management and medical laboratory: application in transfusionnal immuno-hematology

Abstract

Despite a common use in industrial applications, only a few studies describe the lean management methods in medical laboratory. These tools have been evaluated in analysis laboratory of blood donors, especially in immuno-hematology sector. The aim was to optimize the organization and maintain team cohesion and strong staff involvement in a restructuring context. The tools used and the results obtained are presented in this study.

Keywords: blood testing; clinical laboratory; immuno-hematology; lean; management.