{"product_id":"lean-hospitals-improving-quality-patient-safety-and-employee-engagement-second-edition-9781439870433","title":"Lean Hospitals: Improving Quality  Patient Safety  and Employee Engagement  Second Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eHealthcare 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 its possible  through Lean. Health systems are able to enhance all dimensions of patient care  including both safety and service  while creating more engaging and less frustrating workplaces for healthcare professionals and staff... all leading to improved long-term financial performance.  Building on the success of the Shingo Prize-Winning first edition  Lean Hospitals: Improving Quality  Patient Safety  and Employee Engagement  Second Edition explains how to use the Lean management system to improve safety  quality  access  and morale while reducing costs. Lean healthcare expert Mark Graban examines the challenges facing todays health systems  including rising costs  falling reimbursement rates  employee retention  and patient safety.  The new edition of this international bestseller begins with an overview of Lean methods. It explains how Lean practices such as value stream mapping and process observation can help reduce wasted motion for caregivers  prevent delays for patients  and improve the long-term health of your organization. In addition to a new introduction from John Toussaint  this updated edition includes: New and updated material on identifying waste  A3 problem solving  employee suggestion management  and strategy deployment New case studiesincluding a new Kanban case study (Northampton General Hospital) and another that ties together the themes of standardized work  Kanban  5S  visual management  and Lean leadership for the prevention of patient harm New examples and updated data throughout  including revised chapters on patient safety and preventing medical errors Detailing the steps needed for a successful transition to a Lean culture  the book provides the understanding of Lean practicesincluding standardized work  error proofing  root cause problem solving  and daily improvement processesneeded to reduce common hospital errors. The balanced approach outlined in this book will guide you through the process of improving quality of service while reducing costs in your hospital.  The Lean Certification and Oversight Appeals committee has approved Lean Hospitals as recommended reading for those in pursuit of Lean Bronze Certification from SME  AME  Shingo Prize  and ASQ.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45648265576501,"sku":"ByrdShop_1439870438","price":21.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781439870433.jpg?v=1781714653","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/lean-hospitals-improving-quality-patient-safety-and-employee-engagement-second-edition-9781439870433","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}