{"product_id":"9780071817714","title":"Lean Healthcare Deployment and Sustainability","description":"Best Practices for Achieving the Full Benefits of Lean in Healthcare  \u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Doody's Core Title for 2017!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLean Healthcare Deployment and Sustainability\u003c\/i\u003e reveals how to successfully implement Lean methodologies in a hospital, physician practice, long-termcare facility, or other healthcare setting. This strategic guide provides an organizational infrastructure and systematic approach for transforming a healthcare system into a Lean enterprise and lays out a detailed roadmap that describes the processes and tools required for implementation.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe book introduces the concept of Healing Pathways, which are defined as value streams through which patients flow. This innovation enhances Lean implementation in healthcare by providing explicit recognition and improvement of the patient experience. Case studies and examples demonstrate practical applications of the concepts presented. Proven methods for sustaining Lean gains are also included. The prescriptive information in this comprehensive resource will enable you and your team to work together to achieve Lean enterprise goals and improve patient care, patient satisfaction, productivity, operational performance, and physician and team member satisfaction.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn how to:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake the business case for Lean in healthcare\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eEngage the senior leadership team\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ePrepare for the Lean transformation process\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ePlan and conduct a Lean transformation summit\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eEnsure enterprise transformation results\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eStandardize best practices\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eEnsure Healing Pathway transformation results\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eImplement Just Do It actions, Rapid Improvement Events, and Projects\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eUse Lean to execute strategic and emerging operational objectives\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"McGraw-Hill Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076956307696,"sku":"9780071817714","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780071817714_p0.jpg?v=1763636419","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780071817714","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}