ABSTRACT

Healthcare leaders around the world are facing tough challenges, including the need to deliver better value for patients and payers, which means improving quality while reducing cost. It might seem impossible to do both, but organizations around the world are proving it's possible, through Lean. Health systems are able to enhance all dimensions of

chapter 1|16 pages

- The Case for Lean Hospitals

chapter 2|14 pages

Overview of Lean for Hospitals

chapter 3|18 pages

- Value and Waste

chapter 4|16 pages

- Observing the Process and Value Streams

chapter 7|22 pages

- Proactive Root Cause Problem Solving

chapter 8|18 pages

- Preventing Errors and Harm

chapter 9|26 pages

- Improving Flow

chapter 10|26 pages

- Engaging and Leading Employees

chapter 11|20 pages

- Getting Started with Lean

chapter 12|8 pages

- A Vision for a Lean Hospital