Chris Chadwick is a Lean Healthcare Green Belt and Black Belt Mentor with the Leading Edge Group.
Chris has extensive experience managing teams and projects within the healthcare and manufacturing industries. He has been able to utilize his training in varied methodologies to complete numerous projects using diverse approaches of Lean, Six Sigma, and Shainin. For over ten years, Chris has managed the Continuing Improvement team as a Lean and Six Sigma Black Belt. During this time he has enabled organizations to achieve significant cost savings through the development of efficient processes and the implementation of cost control measures. Specifically, he has eliminated various product deficiencies, implemented more efficient transportation systems eliminating the need for warehousing, and has developed standardized tools to contain costs.
Chris has successfully executed numerous projects in healthcare using Lean Methodology within areas such as the following: discharge planning, clinical documentation, standardization, pharmacy dispensary utilization improvements, centralized scheduling, and transfer of care standardization.