Bøker av Thomas L. (Rona Consulting Group Jackson

Kanban is a Lean method that builds upon the concepts of standardized work, 5S, and visual management to give hospitals a simple yet effective method for managing supplies and inventory. The goal of a kanban system is to support patients and employees by ensuring needed supplies are in the right place, at the right time. As part of the Lean Tools in Healthcare series, this reader-friendly book is designed to improve understanding of this tool. Presented in practical terms, this book includes margin assists that define key terms, supplies healthcare examples, and provides detailed how-to instructions.

The value stream mapping methods described in Mapping Clinical Value Streams will help you achieve more efficient healthcare processes and will pave the way to an improved medical system with significantly reduced medical errors and other costly waste. Presented in an easy-to-assimilate format, the book includes examples from actual healthcare processes, plus numerous illustrations and margin assists that call your attention to key points. Value stream mapping icons make it easy to see and understand the ebb and flow of healthcare processes.

Standard work is a major component of kaizen activities and effective Lean tools. Part of the Lean Tools for Healthcare Series, this user-friendly book contains innovative features designed to optimize this tool 's use. The text explains how standard work establishes the best way to do work and why it should be the basis for all continuous improvement activities. It describes work in terms of cycle time, work in process, takt time, and layout. Margin assists reveal key terms and points, how-to steps, and healthcare examples, making this a valuable resource for healthcare professionals starting their Lean journey.