Hospital Administration and Management
Hospital Administration and Management
Hospital Administration and Management
EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT
NAME : P.MOHANRAM
CLASS : M.E BME
ROLL NO. 2023254036
DATE : 29/4/24
5S TOOLS IN EQUIPMENT
MAINTENANCE
DEFINITION OF HOSPITAL
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) ;
• The goal is to create a clutter-free and organized environment where only the
necessary items are readily available.
Streamlined Workflows:
With only essential items at hand maintenance technicians can
work more efficiently.
Cost Savings:
Removing redundant items eliminates storage space and costs.
Improved Safety:
A clutter-free workspace reduces the likelihood of accidents and injuries.
SET IN ORDER (SEITON)
Seiton focuses on the systematic arrangement of tools, equipment, and
workspaces for optimal efficiency.
It promotes ease of access, minimizes search time, and enhances overall
workflow efficiency.
The aim is to create a visual workplace where anyone can quickly identify the
location of tools
ORGANIZING TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND
WORKSPACES FOR OPTIMAL EFFICIENCY
Tool Shadowing :
Assigning specific clearly marked locations for each tool to enable easy
identification and quick retrieval.
Workflow Zones:
Tools required for a particular job are easily located in the workspace.
Seiso also emphasizes on being proactive and methodical toward keeping the
work environment clean to enhance efficiency, safety et.c.
It requires a proactive and ongoing effort to ensure that the 5S practices are
ingrained and habitual with maintenance teams.
NEED FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT