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Lab Space Planning and Facilities Design
September 25, 2008Wayne D. Mercer, PhDSenior Consultant, Operations Management
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Lab Space Planning and Facilities Design
How to Apply Lean to Your Lab Before You Call the Architect and Contractor
Wayne D. Mercer, Ph.D.Senior Consultant, Operations [email protected]
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Presentation Objectives Describe the elements of a design project. Describe how to plan a design project for a clinical laboratory. Describe some key features of effective lean design. Present some examples of using lean to improve operational
efficiency.
Describe some things to avoid. Present a limited case study of using lean to design a core laboratory. Answer any questions that you may have.
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Lean Six Sigma Tools Lean - Reduction of waste Standard work processes Single piece workflow FMEA SIPOC DMAIC DMAVI 5S Visual management systems Mistake avoidance Work balancing Value stream map
Operational Requirements Multiple disciplines Meet service requirements Reduce expenses Flexibility for growth Flexibility for new requirements
Design/Engineering Activities Site selection Space programming Sub-block adjacencies Workstation requirements Work cell design Facility/building system surveys Schematic design
Lab Design Requires a Multidisciplinary Approach
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Clinical Pathology:Multiple Disciplines with Highly Automated and Manual Procedures
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Anatomic Pathology:Multiple Services with Technical and Increased Professional Components
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Support Space:Phlebotomy/FNA, Teaching, Staff Amenities, Offices, Admin Support
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Application of Lean Six Sigma to Design Projects Applying DMAVI for the overall design process. Identifying operational processes that need improvement through a
detailed operations review.
Using lean concepts for the actual facility layout.
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Lean Facility Design and Planning Process
AnalyzeServices
AnalyzeCurrent
Equipment
AnalyzeCurrent
Process Flow
IdentifyCustomer
Issues
AnalyzeCurrentSpace
AnalyzeOrganization
Structure
FacilityReview
AnalyzeInventory
System
OperationsReview
FutureLayout
StrategyFormulation
Develop High-Level Version of Design Notes and Operating AssumptionsIncorporate Technological Changes or New Requirements
IdentifyKey
Affinities
IdentifySupportingActivities
IdentifyWorkstation
Requirements
DevelopFuture
Process Flow
IdentifyConstraints
CalculateNeededSpace
CreateHigh-Level
Space Plan(s)
Develop Floor Plansand Cost Estimates
Evaluate SpacePlan Options
Project Preplanning, Development of Balanced Scorecard StrategyReview of System/Master Facility Strategic Plans
Strategic Planning
Schematic Design
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A Lean Approach to Pre-Design Activities:Develop a Project Plan
Define the purpose and scope of project Design of new lab vs. renovation System consolidation and savings opportunities Prepare for volume growth (e.g., outreach) Limited reconfiguration (e.g., install automation)
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A Lean Approach to Pre-Design Activities:Develop a Project Plan
Timeframe When will the project start and when is it expected to be completed?
Do you need interim solutions?
Allow sufficient time for: Operations reviews Strategy formulation Development of high-level space plan options Schematic design
Recognize that laboratories are complex environments to design
Consider impact of other major activities (e.g., LIS upgrades/ changeovers)
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A Lean Approach to Pre-Design Activities:Develop a Project Plan
Perform strategic review of capital equipment requirements Replacement cycle
Will replacement be part of design project?
Prepare for growth needs Volume New or replacement technology
Consider impact of workstation consolidation
Are you planning on automation?
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A Lean Approach to Pre-Design Activities:Develop a Project Plan (cont.)
Develop a Lab Design Project Team and Executive Steering Committee Senior Management Medical Director(s) Lab Staff Design and Construction Facilities Strategic Planning Department IT, Telecom Biomed/Tube System Engineering Materials Management Real Estate Manager HR
Identify additional resources needed Lab Consultants Architect/Engineering
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A Lean Approach to Pre-Design Activities:Develop a Project Plan (cont.)
Financial issues and business plan development Cost per SF ranges from $250 to $1,350 with median of ~$500
50,000 SF Lab @ $500/SF = $25,000,000
Return on Investment (ROI) Many projects will have acceptable ROI of two to five years due to
operational savings
Consider life of building to calculate FTE savings 75K per year X 20 years = $1.5 million over life of facility
Consider financial impact of alternative use of space
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Using Lean Effectively for Design Projects Identify customer requirements through interviews and applying
service metrics as part of a balanced scorecard approach.
Identify/classify lean opportunities by performing an operations review. Develop the facility plan to meet customer requirements and to
minimize wasted space and personnel movement.
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Balanced Scorecard Approach:Cost Is Important and So Are Other Factors!
People Institutional Culture Effective Utilization of Human
Resources Work Environment and Safety Staffing Shortages in the Lab
Industry
Service Test Menu Standardization
and Completeness Leverage Use of New
Technology Meet Service Requirements of
Medical Staff
Financial Opportunity for Expense
Reduction Optimal Use of Available
Capital Minimize Project Risks
Strategy System Strategic
Care/Business Plans Maintain/Improve Service
Quality Master Facility Plan
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Customer Requirements Drive Service Model
Document: Any service deficiencies New requirements Define/measure service metrics Specimen collection and results
reporting processes
Identify/interview key customers: ED ICUs Nursing Floors Outpatient PSC Outreach Specialty Clinics
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Schematic Design Notes:Customer Requirements/Specimen Collection
Currently, accessioning for outpatients is performed at both the main specimen processing area and at some patient service centers (PSCs). It is assumed that this activity can be fully performed at the PSCs with minimal necessity for accessioning activity space in the core lab and to improve billing/collection processes (e.g., ABN compliance).
Bedside bar code scanners/printers will be employed for specimen collection and to accomplish positive patient ID goals.
Phlebotomy and nursing staff should send specimens using as small a batch as possible to facilitate continuous workflow and improve turnaround time.
A pneumatic tube system with a diameter of six inches will be used to transport specimens and blood products to/from patient service areas and the lab.
A direct connection is desirable to key service areas such as Transfusion Services, Emergency Department, Operating Rooms, Labor and Delivery, and Intensive Care Units of the hospital.
The core laboratory should provide an absolute turnaround time of 30 minutes for selected automated tests. Current performance is 90% completion at 60 minutes.
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Lean Opportunities in the Lab:Identification of Waste in Specimen Processing Waiting: Specimens in receiving area awaiting sorting Over Processing: Taking requisitions in/out of bags Transportation: Unnecessary walking to deliver specimens Over Production: Process/sort several buckets before passing
them on
Inventory: Buildup of specimens due to simultaneous delivery bycouriers
Moving: Back/forth physical movement due to poor workstation layout Fixing Defects: Mislabeled/improperly labeled tubes
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Operations Review:Reduce Over Processing/Improved Efficiency Will Reduce TAT, # Workstations
First member of processing staff removes requisition from specimen bag.
Same staff member returns requisition to specimen bag.
Next processor has to repeat removal.
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Typical Results
6 minutes25 minutesTime to process 10 requisitions before
testing
20 steps34 stepsNumber of steps
before specimen is available for testing
New ProcedureCurrentItem
Effective use of triage Elimination of unnecessary/redundant activities Change in order of processing steps Put problem requisitions aside Perform patient registration in billing area
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Use of bar code-based software system for specimen storage and retrieval
Operations Review:Identification of Inefficient Processes for Specimen Storage and Retrieval
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Operations Review:Identification of Inefficient Processes Due to Design and Organization
Differential area is >60 feet away from automated hematology area
Manual testing reported to a different supervisor than the automated testing areas
You may have to consider changing organizational reporting structures
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Operations Review:Use of Techniques to Improve Efficiency/TAT
Develop paperless systems Use of auto-verification Revision of delta criteria
This laboratory went from less than 30% of Chem Panel results within 60 minutes to more than 90% in 30 minutes or less without track-based automation systems!
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(2-3) Automated Chem
(2-4) Immunoassay
Equipment Consolidation:Chemistry/Spec Chem/Tox/Endocrinology/Immunology
(2) Roche 917(4) DPC ImmuLite(1) Abbott Axsym(2) Roche Elecsys(1) Beckman Array(1) Biorad Variant(3) Abbott TDX(2) Abbott IMX(1) Nova 5(1) Nova 16(1) AVL(1) ABL(1) Abbott Commander(1) Biosite Triage
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System Capacity Analysis
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Turnaround Time Analysis
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Accession Time (Min) Centrifuge & Transport (Min) Production Delay Time (Min)Time to First Result (Min) Est Analysis Time (Min) Review / Release Time (Min)
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Sub-Block Design:Consider Impact of Automation/New Technologies
Typical system of two or three Chemistry analyzers and two Immunoassay analyzers requires 800-1,500 SF for equipment only.
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Typical system of two to four Hematology analyzers with slide maker/ stainers requires 300-500 SF for equipment only.
Design for flexibilityManufacturers are adding new capabilities to automated hematology systems (e.g., HbA1c).
Consider use of task-targeted automation (e.g., digital hematology).
Sub-Block Design:Consider Impact of Automation/New Technologies
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Identification of Inefficient Processes Due to Design
An open lab is not the same thing as a lean-designed lab!
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Change of Process
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Change of Process
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Change of Process
Change of process may be needed!
The STAT lab was removed after the work was integrated into the automated system.
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Sub-Block Design:Use of Lean Techniques for Supply Storage
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Schematic Design Notes:Core Laboratory
The laboratory will use online data storage and strive to be paperless. Automated equipment interfaces will use auto-verification, and the
Delta check criteria will be revised to be consistent with linear ranges and medical necessity.
Supplies will be stored within the laboratory areas to operate for up to a 72-hour period. They will be replenished daily by Materials Management using reorder points that will be reviewed quarterly.
High density storage systems will be used to store supplies within the lab storeroom.
The cold room or refrigerators will be rear-loading with glass doors in front to facilitate supply rotation.
A bar code-based specimen management system will be used. This will be performed automatically on the automated chemistry/ immunoassay system and the automated hematology system. Other sections will use a PC workstation equipped with suitable software.
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Process Maps A critical component of
applying lean tools to laboratory design begins with the mapping of the entire laboratory process from specimen collection to result reporting.
This should be initially be performed at a high level, but should include all major customer interactions, major input activities or events, and major reporting activities.
The process review may also reveal design issues that have to be addressed.
Receive Sort Pickup
SpinDrop off toTesting areaLoad ontoMachineType & Screen
Review Positive? Manual Reiew(test history)Yes
Release result(IT)
Enter Data(IT)
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Core Laboratory: Analysis of Current Workflow
Three departments sort in a total of eleven different ways: Sorting and time stamping = Key non-value added steps Duplication of functions = Increased need of staffing/inefficient allocation of staffing Increased risk of errors = Impediments to improved quality care
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SuperSTAT?
OR/CATH?ED?
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Cultures?Routine?BLD/PCR/Serology?
Sort
Process(see individualprocess maps)
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Core Laboratory: Current Space Layout
Internal Corridor
HematologyDiff Area
Training SpecialHematology Clinical Trials Empty Space Empty SpaceStorage
Send Out Office
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Specimen Receiving Staff cannot see all sides of the tube station from their workstation
Specimen Receiving/Processing
Tube Station
Pneumatic tubes arrive here
Blood Gas Bench
SpecimenProcessingBench
Specimen receiver sits here
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Core LaboratoryConcept of Future Schematic Layout
Note: This layout is intended to show relative positions and is not to scale.
Storage
Hematology ChemistrySendOut/
ResearchUrinalysis
Tube
Coagulation
Processing
POCT
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Schematic Design Notes:Core Laboratory Physically reorient the floor plan of the core laboratory so that key service areas
such as phlebotomy and specimen receipt are adjacent to the main corridor connecting the ED and nursing floors.
Plan the core laboratory so that specimen processing is tightly integrated into the overall operation, and eliminate the current use of multiple processing areas.
Current production is based on at least 11 different categories and/or workflow processes. These will be simplified to employ First In/First Out (FIFO) for all specimens (except those for blood gas determinations) and use automation and sufficient equipment to meet projected TAT requirements.
Organize the core laboratory sections by specimen type to the greatest extent possible.
The tube systems will be relocated within the core lab to facilitate improved workflow processes.
Automated equipment interfaces will perform the specimen received function vs. performing this procedure manually in accessioning.
Develop the overall floor plan of the testing sections to ensure a smooth workflow with adequate storage areas and space for future growth.
An absolute TAT goal of 30 minutes will be used for all tests on the STAT menu.
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Core Laboratory: Future Space Layout
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Hem DiffBody Fluids
Training
SpecialHematology
Clinical Trials
Send Out
UAHematology Coag
Specimen Processing
Chemistry/Immunoassay
Offices
Phlebotomy/FNA
Blood Gases
Supv/Review Stations
Call Center
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POCT
Blood Culture
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Rest Rooms Storage
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What Happens Next:Architectural Design, Engineering, and Construction
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Summary Develop a project plan with a realistic schedule. Form an Executive Steering Committee to get support for your project. Develop a balanced scorecard for your department with maximum input from
customers to ensure your department meets their needs.
Analyze your current operation in terms of processes used and workflow, and develop metrics.
Identify lean opportunities as process and/or design issues, and develop solutions for the process issues as interim improvements.
Use lean strategically, not in isolation! Develop a strategic plan for instrumentation that considers new or changing
technologies and use of automation.
Develop a strategic plan to meet service requirements and use these requirements, to develop a set of schematic design notes with operating assumptions and specifications for the architect to use.
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Acknowledgements
Chi Solutions, Inc. Earl Buck, MP(ASCP) Toni Burger, MBA, MT(ASCP) Shannon Donahue Hans Froehling, DBA, CMBB Nora Hess, MBA, MT(ASCP) Mike Kachure Kathy Murphy, Ph.D. Dan Rajkovich, MPA, MT(ASCP) Karla Yurgaites
Graphics and Picture Credits AdvanDx Barbara Ratner Rendering CellaVision AB CUH2A Jonathan Hillyer Photography Lord, Aeck & Sargent X-Nth
And especially to our clients who allowed photography of their laboratories and to their staff who appeared in the pictures.
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Thank You!
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