make a reply for her post. I believe there can be two different views of waste in the healthcare field, the view as a healthcare provider and the patient, but the type of waste will be the same. Thinking back to a time when I worked in the healthcare field, the biggest type of waste that I encountered was time. Time is valuable in any business, but I believe time has a bigger meaning in the healthcare field as it can impact an individual's health. Spending time looking for materials and creating the required environment can end up adding up to a significant amount of time wasted. It is not detrimental to the patients but that doesn't mean its not an important type of waste. The issue was addressed in team meetings, but no serious action was taken, and no consequences occurred if materials were misplaced, or environments were not clean. I believe there should have been protocols puts in place to ensure all employees do their role and work efficiently within their workplace. It is import for an organization to establish protocols and stay organized to ensure that the work is being completed correctly and efficiently. Studies show that