Fast Track: Value Stream Mapping 101: Healthcare Process Redesign

3.0 Contact hours.Understanding process flow is easier when you can visualize how materials, people, and information move through a system. Value Stream Mapping (VSM) is a key Lean tool that makes this movement visible, helping organizations identify inefficiencies and improve operations.

In this course, you will learn to:

• Differentiate between value-added activities and waste

• Measure and assess process flow to identify delays and inefficiencies

• Use visual mapping techniques to optimize workflows

Through hands-on application, you will create three sequential maps for a real-world process:

1. Current State Map – Highlights inefficiencies and bottlenecks

2. Future State Map – Identifies Lean-driven improvements

3. Ideal State Map – Envisions a fully optimized, waste-free process

By the end of this course, you will be equipped to use Value Stream Mapping as a powerful tool for continuous improvement, driving efficiency and quality in your work environment.