Make Room Turnover Visible With 5S
Apply the 5S sequence to a podiatry exam room or supply area so turnover problems become visible.
The room is communicating with the team all day. 5S makes that message readable. Sort removes hidden delay Sort asks what is actually needed at the point of use. Expired dressings, old splint material, duplicate tape, and rarely used padding create search time and hide shortages. Set in order turns memory into design The strongest room setup is obvious to a floating MA. Labels, par levels, same-drawer placement, and visual gaps make it clear what belongs and what is missing. Sustain prevents the slow slide back A one-time reset is fragile. Sustain needs a small habit: a close checklist, weekly…
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