Proven to increase efficiencies in the manufacturing sector,
Standard Work has become a key element in reducing process waste,
ensuring patient safety, and improving healthcare services. Part of
the Lean Tools for Healthcare Series, this reader-friendly book
builds on the success of the bestselling, Standard Work for the
Shopfloor.
Standard Work for Lean Healthcare explains how to apply this
powerful Lean tool to increase patient safety and reduce the cost
of providing healthcare services. It illustrates how
standardization can help you establish best practices for
performing daily work and why it should be the cornerstone for all
of your continuous improvement efforts. Presented in an
easy-to-assimilate format, the book describes work in terms of
cycle time, work in process, takt time, and layout. It also:
- Defines the key concepts of standard work and explores the
essential elements of a continuous improvement culture
- Provides detailed guidance through the process of creating,
maintaining, and improving standards
- Illustrates the application of standardization and standard
work in healthcare with a range of examples
- Includes access to helpful websites and further reading on
standardization, standard work, the 5S System, and Lean
healthcare
A joint effort between the Rona Consulting Group and
Productivity Press, this book presents invaluable insights from
pioneers in Lean thinking to help you avoid common mistakes that
can lead to unnecessary wastes of time and resources. Each richly
illustrated chapter includes a chapter summary, reflection
questions, and margin assists that highlight key terms, how-to
steps, and healthcare examples making this an essential resource
for healthcare professionals starting out on their Lean journey.
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