The Lean Healthcare Handbook: A Complete Guide to Creating Healthcare Workplaces

The book provides readers with practical guidance on how to use Lean tools to design healthcare work that is smooth, efficient, error-free, and patient-centered. It discusses various Lean tools such as value stream maps, takt time, spaghetti diagrams, workcell design, 5S, SMED, A3, Kanban, Kaizen, and more, and explains their application in healthcare settings. It also showcases methods for continuous improvement and problem-solving based on the Toyota Production System.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 252 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

The book is a comprehensive guide that provides readers with practical insights and techniques for using Lean tools to design healthcare work that is seamless, efficient, error-free, and patient-centered. It delves into detailed discussions of various Lean tools, including value stream maps, takt time, spaghetti diagrams, workcell design, 5S, SMED, A3, Kanban, Kaizen, and many more, all within the context of healthcare. For instance, it emphasizes the significance of quick operating room or exam room changeovers and offers specific methods to significantly reduce changeover time. Readers will gain proficiency in creating healthcare value streams that are driven by customer/patient demand, enabling them to optimize workflows and enhance patient satisfaction. Moreover, the book offers a wealth of strategies for continuous improvement beyond initial Lean successes. It explores methods for identifying the root causes of problems and implementing effective solutions, showcasing real-world examples and case studies to reinforce the learning process. The approach taught in this book is rooted in the Toyota Production System, a proven framework adopted by healthcare organizations worldwide for clinical, non-clinical, and administrative areas.

The book is a comprehensive guide that provides readers with practical insights and techniques for using Lean tools to design healthcare work that is seamless, efficient, error-free, and patient-centered. It delves into detailed discussions of various Lean tools, including value stream maps, takt time, spaghetti diagrams, workcell design, 5S, SMED, A3, Kanban, Kaizen, and many more, all within the context of healthcare. For instance, it emphasizes the significance of quick operating room or exam room changeovers and offers specific methods to significantly reduce changeover time. Readers will gain proficiency in creating healthcare value streams that are driven by customer/patient demand, enabling them to optimize workflows and enhance patient satisfaction. Moreover, the book offers a wealth of strategies for continuous improvement beyond initial Lean successes. It explores methods for identifying the root causes of problems and implementing effective solutions, showcasing real-world examples and case studies to reinforce the learning process. The approach taught in this book is rooted in the Toyota Production System, a proven framework adopted by healthcare organizations worldwide for clinical, non-clinical, and administrative areas.

Weight: 415g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030699031
Edition number: 2nd ed. 2021