Lean hospitals : improving quality, patient safety, and employee engagement / Mark Graban ; foreword by John Toussaint.

Author/creator Graban, Mark author.
Format Book
EditionThird edition.
PublicationBoca Raton, FL : Taylor & Francis, [2016]
Descriptionxxiii, 330 pages : illustrations, portrait ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents The need for lean -- Overview of lean for hospitals and health systems -- Value and waste -- Observing the process and value streams -- Standardized work as a foundation of lean -- Lean methods : visual management, 5S, and kanban -- Proactive root cause problem solving -- Preventing errors and harm -- Improving flow -- Lean design -- Engaging and leading employees -- Getting started with lean -- A vision for a lean hospital and health system.
Abstract "Lean Hospitals, Third Edition explains how to use the Lean methodology and mindsets to improve safety, quality, access, and morale while reducing costs, increasing capacity, and strengthening the long-term bottom line. This updated edition ... explains how Lean practices can help reduce frustrations for caregivers, prevent delays and harm for patients, and improve the long-term health of your organization. This edition includes new sections on structured Lean problem-solving methods (including Toyota Kata), Lean Design, and other topics used by leading edge health systems." -- Page [4] of cover.
General note"A productivity press book."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2016022896
ISBN9781498743259 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN1498743250 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Laupus Books - Stacks WX 150.1 G727L 2016 ✔ Available Place Hold