​​​Purdue Healthcare Advisors (PHA) is providing a more convenient way for health care professionals to obtain certifications in lean process improvement and develop advanced people skills in team facilitation, change making, leadership, and other areas with the launch this month of PHA Di​rect, an online platform for instruction, coaching, and community building. Lean health care training equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to improve patient flow, reduce hospital-acquired conditions, enhance patient satisfaction, and reduce preventable readmissions, among other goals. The online platform provides students with flexible access to the instruction and tools required to complete assignments accompanied by the coaching they need to succeed in creating real-world process improvement.