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5S Hand Book Practical Hints for 5S in Health Care Facilities 2019
Health Systems
Health policy and planning
Description
In order to set the best stage for health care personnel to make maximum use of their skills and knowledge, the Ministry of Health of Uganda (MoH) recommends the 5S method as the foundation for all quality improvement initiatives in the country. The 5S method was developed in the mid-1980s by the automobile industry in Japan. 5S is a sequence of activities which include:- Sort- Set- Shine- Standardize- Sustain to improve the work environment and working conditions and make them as convenient as possible, and thereby improve with regards to preparedness, standardization and timeliness