The lean prescription powerful medicine for our ailing healthcare system

This book is written by a seasoned physician, teacher, and scientist who was the CEO of a large integrated system for 20 years. It is a complete how-to book on implementing a Lean transformation in a health care system that includes not only a hospital but also HMO, CHC, and paramedics. Providing an...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Gabow, Patricia A., author (author), Goodman, Philip L., author
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Boca Raton : Taylor & Francis [2015]
Edition:1st edition
Series:Productivity Press Book
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009628761506719
Table of Contents:
  • Front Cover; Endorsements; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; About the Authors; Introduction; Chapter 1: Why Worry about American Healthcare; Chapter 2: Role of Leadership in Health System Transformation; Chapter 3: Why Pick Lean for Healthcare Transformation; Chapter 4: Toyota Principles and Working Concepts of Lean; Chapter 5: Lean Tool Box; Chapter 6: Structure for Lean Implementation; Chapter 7: Deploying Lean; Chapter 8: Metrics, Reporting, and Information Archiving; Chapter 9: Outcomes and Lessons Learned; Appendix; References; Back Cover