Lean hospitals : improving quality, patient safety, and employee engagement / Mark Graban ; foreword by John Toussaint.
| Author/creator | Graban, Mark author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Third edition. |
| Publication | Boca Raton, FL : Taylor & Francis, [2016] |
| Description | xxiii, 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 note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2016022896 |
| ISBN | 9781498743259 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1498743250 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | WX 150.1 G727L 2016 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |