Lean hospitals:improving quality, patient safety, and employee satisfaction
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Published: |
CRC Press,
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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. |