A compilation of OR Manager articles that illustrate how healthcare facilities have streamlined scheduling and inventory processess to achieve greater efficiency and cost savings in the OR.
The definitive guide to emergency department operational improvement: employing lean principles with current ED best practices to create the "no wait" department
"Blending case studies with practical theory, this book uniquely describes how the healthcare value proposition can be changed by reducing waste, variation, and complexity in healthcare. It reveals the leadership tenacity and culture change required to remove waste from healthcare processes and eliminate the root cause of soaring costs, poor quality and safety, and limited access. It provides practical, applicable advice alongside personal and organizational stories and case studies told by physician and administrative leaders, all students of the Toyota Production System"--Provided by publisher.
