Application and Effects of Lean Management in the Management of Flexible Endoscopes

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Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the application value of lean management in the management of flexible endoscopes. Methods: From January to December 2023, routine management was implemented, and 200 flexible endoscopes used for examination and treatment were included in the control group; from January to December 2024, lean management was implemented, and 200 flexible endoscopes used for examination and treatment were included in the observation group. The average daily usage frequency, management effectiveness, and failure rate of flexible endoscopes were compared between the two groups. Results: The average daily usage frequency of flexible endoscopes in the observation group was higher than that in the control group (P < 0.05); the 3S retrieval rate and spot-check qualification rate of endoscopes in the observation group were higher than those in the control group (P < 0.05); the failure rate of flexible endoscopes in the observation group was lower than that in the control group (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Implementing lean management during the management of flexible endoscopes can improve the efficiency of endoscope retrieval, increase the average daily usage frequency of flexible endoscopes, and reduce endoscope failures.

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