[5S Methodology: introduction and application in health services]

ABSTRACT

5S is a well known Japanese management method. This is applied in different parts of health sector organizations. It has shown good results in work field organizing, increasing safety versifying tasks, reducing wasting and making higher coordination. A well organized and clear work area promotes employees' incentive, and its main characteristic is simplicity. First S, Seiri, implies to good storing and keeping only essential materials and tools. Seition, the second, indicates storing in order and foucusing on efficiency. Seiso means cleaning of workplace and Seikatsu is to standardize tasks. Thelast is Shitsunke meaning sustain the discipline, maintaining and reviewing standards. In this article 5S methodology is discussed with regard to health services