A Blueprint for Streamlining Patient Pathways Using a Hybrid Lean Management Approach.

Background: Streamlining patient pathways within health care systems is a complex and challenging process. While frontline clinicians often have an abundance of ideas, these rarely translate into real-world change due to nonadoption or early abandonment.

Objectives: The aim of this article is to provide frontline clinicians with a blueprint for developing a business case for a streamlined pathway while guiding the practical implementation of this blueprint.