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Lean Guide to Transforming Healthcare : How to Implement Lean Principles in Hospitals, Medical Offices, Clinics, and Other Healthcare Organizations by Thomas G. Zidel (2006, Trade Paperback)
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PublisherProductivity Press
ISBN-100873897013
ISBN-139780873897013
eBay Product ID (ePID)56967592
Product Key Features
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameLean Guide to Transforming Healthcare : How to Implement Lean Principles in Hospitals, Medical Offices, Clinics, and Other Healthcare Organizations
Publication Year2006
SubjectIndustrial Engineering, Health Care Delivery
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering, Medical
AuthorThomas G. Zidel
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight12 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2007-011954
TitleLeadingA
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal658.4/013
Table Of ContentIntroduction Chapter 1 Lean Principles Chapter 2 Time for Action Chapter 3 A Lean Road Map Chapter 4 Value Stream Mapping Chapter 5 Standard Work Chapter 6 5S Chapter 7 Mistake Proofing Chapter 8 Quick Changeover Chapter 9 Six Sigma Chapter 10 Conducting a Lean Event Chapter 11 IV Admixture Lean Event - Yale New Haven Hospital Chapter 12 Becoming Lean Appendix Outpatient Blood Draw Example for Value Stream Mapping Glossary Bibliography
SynopsisWell-researched and well-written , A Lean Guide to Transforming Healthcare demonstrates the application of lean principles to the current healthcare environment. Offering a practical and sound understanding of the concepts and application for lean and the principles of Six Sigma melded with an insider's familiarity with healthcare delivery, the guide is designed for hands-on use. Applied properly, the defined practices will help eliminate the delays, overcrowding, and frustration associated with the existing care delivery system. It will allow clinicians to spend more of their time caring for patients and improve the quality of care these patients receive., This book is an implementation manual for lean tools and principles in a healthcare environment. Lean is a growth strategy, a survival strategy, and an improvement strategy. The goal of lean is, first and foremost, to provide value to the patient/customer, and in so doing eliminate the delays, overcrowding, and frustration associated with the existing care delivery system. Lean creates a better working environment where what is supposed to happen does happen. On time, every time. It allows clinicians to spend more of their time caring for patients and improves the quality of care these patients receive. A lean organization values its employees and encourages their involvement in organizational initiatives which, in turn, sustains hospital-wide quality improvements. The opportunities for lean in healthcare are limitless. This is not a book to be read and forgotten, nor is it meant to sit on a book shelf as another addition to an impressive but underutilized collection of how-to books. As the name implies, it is a guide; a companion to be referenced again and again as the organization moves forward with its lean transformation. "This is a well-researched, well-written work by an individual who understands the current healthcare environment. It provides a practical and sound understanding of the concepts and application for Lean and Six Sigma." James R. Bente Vice President, Quality & Organizational Development Memorial Health System "Healthcare quality professionals in the U.S. and abroad could benefit from the content of this book...Comprehensive discussion of lean and its relevance to healthcare, excellent description of techniques and tools, and excellent examples and figures." Luc R. Pelletier, MSN APRN BC FNAHQ FAAN Editor in Chief Journal for Healthcare Quality COMMENTS FROM OTHER CUSTOMERS Average Customer Rating (4.5 of 5 based on 4 reviews) "This book is easy to read and demystifies the complex world of Lean by clearly explaining what Lean is, what it does, and the tools used; all in the context of healthcare. Because examples illustrate the benefit of Lean not just to the healthcare industry, but to us as patients, the business case is especially compelling. Instructions address technical challenges and draw from best practices in change management. The guide provides a road map for implementation and seasoned insights that leave one trusting that Lean is very doable, and a necessity." A reader in Seattle, Washington "I thoroughly enjoyed this book as it provides concrete and detailed examples of Lean principles applied to a healthcare environment. I myself am new to healthcare and am overwhelmed at the wealth of opportunities for improvement. I plan on using some lean principles to demonstrate that improvements don't have to be complex or costly to achieve results" A reader in Montreal, Quebec "This is an excellent resource. I consider it 'required reading' for all that are new to Lean / Process Improvement. In my role, I facilitate 5-10 concurrent process improvement projects. This book has been invaluable as a teaching tool. I've asked each project leader to buy, read and study this book. All have commented that it has an easy read, helped them to understand the Lean concepts, and quickly implement the tools. As a group, we're better able to speak the same language and have a common understanding of the tools.brI highly recommended this book. I would also recommend the website (www.leanhospitals.org), wh..." A reader in Wausau, Wisconsin
LC Classification NumberRA971.Z53 2006
