Coxa increased the number of procedures performed by 17 percent and incorporated lean processes into its daily work.
Tray changes increase procedures by 17% in Finland
Splitting two existing Mölnlycke® ProcedurePak® tays into four new trays – and colour coding for easier stock management – helped Coxa Hospital in Finland boost its efficiency.
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