Unlocking Sustainable Change in Healthcare: The Power of Lean Thinking

Healthcare problems are often deeply entrenched and systemic, requiring comprehensive solutions that can only be achieved through a cultural shift. Organizations worldwide are leveraging Lean methodologies to redesign care and improve processes, resulting in meaningful and sustainable outcomes for patients, staff, physicians, and health systems.

A Proven Path to Sustainable Improvement

This book showcases the success stories of innovative organizations that have found solutions to seemingly intractable problems by following a path guided by Lean Thinking. By adopting honest appraisal, intelligent planning, and vigilant follow-up, they have achieved dramatic improvements in various healthcare settings globally.

Lean methods may not be a panacea for all healthcare problems, but as these case studies demonstrate, changing a culture rather than personnel leads to more effective and sustainable change. The authors, renowned experts in Lean healthcare, share their personal experiences and insights, providing expert descriptions of Lean methods and their practical applications in healthcare settings.

Expert Insights and Real-World Applications

Each chapter combines theoretical approaches with engaging narratives, featuring real-life examples from the authors’ own practices. This unique approach enables readers to understand the transferability of Lean methods to their own workplace environments, making it an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals seeking to drive meaningful change.

This multi-authored book offers a comprehensive guide to Lean healthcare, providing:

• Expert descriptions of Lean methods and their application in healthcare
• Real-life case studies and practical examples from healthcare settings worldwide
• Insights from renowned experts with hands-on experience in Lean healthcare
• A clear understanding of the cultural shift required for sustainable improvement in healthcare

Publisher: Productivity Press
Publication Date: December 14, 2022
Language: English
Hardcover: 244 pages
ISBN-10: 0367344696
ISBN-13: 978-0367344696