Too often, administrators assume they need a new facility – when using existing space more efficiently would solve the problem. In applying Lean principles to the re-design of an existing facility, we typically reduce floor space requirements by more than 30%. That’s why each Design Excellence project begins with a methodical analysis to determine if the new space is actually needed. 

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Your one-time chance to incorporate Process Excellence principles “from the ground up”

Your move to a new facility represents a golden opportunity. It is your chance to break away from wasteful processes that accumulated over the years. You can design from the ground up and base your new space on industry best practices. You can put measures in place that wisely accommodate future growth.

Design Excellence from ValuMetrix Services helps you make the most of this opportunity. We have a systematic process for identifying your current and future needs. We have years of experience in applying Lean and Six Sigma to healthcare operations.

Case in point: When Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota prepared to move its lab to a nearby building, Design Excellence allowed it to reduce overall turnaround time by 46%, reduce labor requirements by 12% and save more than $628,000 in construction costs. Read the case study.

Case in point: West Tennessee Healthcare’s Jackson-Madison Laboratory performs nearly 5 million tests a year. But, when a planned expansion proved prohibitively expensive, the lab looked to Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics (OCD) ValuMetrix^® Services to help streamline its operation. Applying Process Excellence tools, Six Sigma, Lean Thinking and Design Excellence, the OCD Team helped improve quality, cut turnaround time, and consolidate services … all in a smaller facility.Read the case study.