Job Methods (JM) The aim of the program is to increase the quantity and quality of patient care in a given time frame by making the best use of the people, equipment, and materials currently available. For jobs without direct patient contact, the goal is similar; to process greater quantities of higher quality work in less time (e.g. admissions, pharmacy, invoicing, lab analysis, procedure scheduling, etc.)

Participants are taught how to break down jobs into their constituent operations. Every detail is questioned in a systematic manner to generate ideas for improvement. New methods are developed by eliminating, combining, rearranging, and simplifying steps in the process.

Job Methods yields significant benefits including improved patient care and safety, reduced costs through efficiency gains, less waiting time and faster diagnoses and treatment.