Taking Improvement from the Assembly Line to Healthcare: The Application of Lean

Description: Taking Improvement from the Assembly Line to Healthcare by Ronald G. Bercaw Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Quality healthcare is a cornerstone of any healthy society. In the U.S., we have access to sophisticated medical technology, world renowned physicians, highly trained nurses and hospital personnel, advanced pharmaceuticals, and innovations in diagnosis and treatment. Publisher Description Quality healthcare is a cornerstone of any healthy society. In the U.S., we have access to sophisticated medical technology, world renowned physicians, highly trained nurses and hospital personnel, advanced pharmaceuticals, and innovations in diagnosis and treatment. But for all of our sophistication, serious problems afflict healthcare systems across the U.S. today – problems that cause severe hardship for families in communities large and small. Considering its impact on society, healthcare is arguably our most important industry. Good health is a key aspect of a productive and fulfilling life no matter what a persons age, cultural background, social status or career. To live well and provide for ourselves and others, we all depend on a strong healthcare system that can help us prevent illness and access effective treatment when we need it. Needless to say, building and maintaining that robust healthcare system is no easy task. According to a report by the Institute of Medicine, up to 98,000 deaths per year occur in U.S. hospitals as a result of adverse events. In other words, errors in hospitals cause more annual deaths than acceptable and are totally preventable. With the healthcare system in such critical condition, Lean is the best possible treatment as it moves to eliminate waste and improve processes. The revised edition of Taking Improvement from the Assembly Line to Healthcare supplies step-by-step guidance on how to implement Lean methods to achieve world-class improvement with the healthcare industry. The updated edition of this Shingo award winner book provides specific examples of Lean implementation in emergency medicine, diagnostic imaging, orthopedic clinics, general internal medicine, administration, and community care. Highlighting quality, safety, and financial evidence as to why immediate change is both possible and essential, the book provides a firm foundation in Lean improvement and the tools used to deliver sustainable solutions. This revised edition presents new and updated client interviews and how the process has changed or been enhanced, what worked and what didnt work. New case studies from U.S. and Canada provide readers with the real-world understanding needed to embark and sustain a successful improvement journey. Author Biography Ronald Bercaw is the president of Breakthrough Horizons, LTD, amanagement consulting company specializing in world-class improvementthrough the application of the Toyota Production System, more commonlyknown as "Lean." With over 30 years of experience in operations, hisLean management experience was gained through multiple enterprisetransformations in different industries, including custom packaging,power reliability electronics assembly, and test and measurement products.Educated at Purdue University, Ron learned the details and disciplinedapplications of Lean principles, habits, and tools from both the ShingijutsuSensei and their first-generation disciples. Working in both shop floor andabove-the-shop-floor areas, Ron has vigorously strived to remove wastefrom businesses through the involvement and ideas of the people doingthe work.Ron has consulting experience in the healthcare sector (U.S. andCanadian health systems, including health insurance, primary care,acute care, and community applications of both clinical and back shopimprovement), the commercial sector (administration, manufacturing,distribution, supply chain, and engineering), and the public sector (U.S.Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, including MRO, Pentagon, VeteransHealth Administration, and Surgeon General Assignments), the healthinsurance sector, and Lean in agriculture.In addition to operating his consulting practice, Ron has publishedthree books: Taking Improvement from the Assembly Line to Healthcare,Lean Leadership for Healthcare, and The Lean Electronic Medical Record.The first two books have been awarded the Shingo Research Award forhelping advance the body of Lean knowledge. Details ISBN 036747154X ISBN-13 9780367471545 Title Taking Improvement from the Assembly Line to Healthcare Author Ronald G. Bercaw Format Paperback Year 2021 Pages 192 Edition 2nd Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd GE_Item_ID:139818818; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. 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