Monday, November 7, 2011

5s Process

Post a record of a 5S process that you have completed. Post a before and after picture. Also, post a short narrative of how you addressed each of the "8s's" of the 5S process. Due Nov 11.

I implemented the 5s process on the medical office of HHC 1-28th INF.  Before I implemented the 5s's, the office was very cluttered and extremely hard to work and find equipment in.  Not only was the working area unorganized, but the entire office was chaotic

sorting - The first step that was taken was to take all unneeded materials out of the office as well as the desk.  Anything not needed on a daily basis was taken to storage.

straightening - All of the medical supplies that we decided to keep in the office as well as other office supplies were put on to shelves and labeled.

systematic - My squad leader and I made up a cleaning roster for the soldier's below us to follow.  This roster had times with teams of two, which included cleaning duties to follow.
cleaning

standardizing - For standardizing we set-up a packing list and location for all medical supplies that each soldier should have in their medicals bags.  Each bag was set up exactly the same, so no matter what bag a soldier needed to use everything would be in the same spot.

sustaining - Sustaining this plan will need to be implemented by the squad and team leaders.  Spot checks will be done periodically to ensure that soldiers are adhering to the plan in place.

safety - I believe safety was improved, because the office was cleaned up and unneeded supplies were not stacked on the shelves.  Having a more clean and uncluttered office will help with safety concerns

security - We have always had security plans in place.  There are many valuable medical items as well as closely monitored medications.  The office is always locked when there are no medical personnel present.

satisfaction - Having an organized and cleaner workspace will make being and working in the medical office a better environment for everyone.  This also includes the patients that we have coming into the office.  The new environment we have in place is a much more professional atmosphere.

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