Lean hospitals:improving quality, patient safety, and employee satisfaction

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Graban Mark
Published: CRC Press,
Publisher Address: Boca Raton
Publication Dates: c2009.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
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Carrier Form: xxiii, 252 p.: ill. ; 26 cm.
ISBN: 9781420083804 (pbk.)
1420083805 (pbk.)
Index Number: R199
CLC: R199.712
Call Number: R199.712/G727
Contents: "A Productivity Press book."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The case for lean hospitals -- Overview of lean for hospitals -- 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 -- Improving flow -- Engaging and leading employees -- Getting started with lean -- A vision for a lean hospital.