1 Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HCMUT), 268 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Dien Hong Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
2 Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNU-HCM), Linh Xuan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences, 2025, 17(02), 081–097
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjaets.2025.17.2.1461
Received on 27 September 2025; revised on 03 November 2025; accepted on 06 November 2025
The purpose of the article is to present a practical study on building a 5S culture at the Obstetrics Department of a General Hospital. Some useful guidlines would be suggested to avoid errors when implementing 5S. It would show the ways to apply job design method, Kaban system, improvement PDCA cycle, and other suitable tools. The study aims to improve the utilization of storage space, save time to find healthcare tools and reduce the risk of mistakes. The implementation of 5S at the obstetrics department brings the better working environment, more resources effeciency, and enhancement of customer service level. It is known as a pilot application of 5S in the studied general hospital.
5S; General Hospital; Obstetrics Department; Kanban System; Wastes; Healthcare Risk
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Dao Cao Thi Anh and Ngoc-Hien Do. Implementation of 5S lean tool at the obstetrics department of a General Hospital – A case study. World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences, 2025, 17(02), 081-097. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjaets.2025.17.2.1461.