Agile teams and lean methods in a tertiary care hospital during covid-19 pandemic

Objectives: To share the experience of Agile Teams using Lean Method to facilitate improvement projects during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A tertiary hospital in Oman mobilized agile teams using lean methods to streamline the workflow during the early stages of COVID-19 pandemic in year 2020. Results: The collaborative network generated by the agile teams increased interdepartmental engagement within the hospital and trimmed workflows, thus improving patient care despite the pandemic. Conclusions: Agile teams using lean methods demonstrably enhance collaboration and efficiency in healthcare, leading to improved patient care.