Assessing the Effectiveness of Lean Management Practices in Canada's Health Care System

Lean management practices are increasingly relevant for healthcare organizations, particularly given the rising demand for services, limited resources, and the pressure to deliver higher-quality care (Collins & Mannon, 2015). Healthcare systems around the world are facing significant challenges, including increasing patient populations, resource constraints, and the need to improve care delivery without escalating costs. Lean methodologies offer a structured approach to address these issues by optimizing processes, eliminating inefficiencies, and focusing on value-driven outcomes. In healthcare, this means streamlining patient care pathways, reducing wait times, and enhancing coordination across departments, all while maintaining or improving the quality of care. This research is examining how Lean can be effectively implemented and adapted within the Canadian healthcare context is essential to enhancing the overall efficiency and sustainability of the system while ensuring that patients receive the highest quality care possible.