{"product_id":"standard-work-for-lean-healthcare-thomas-l-jackson-9781439837412","title":"Standard Work for Lean Healthcare","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProven to increase efficiencies in the manufacturing sector, \u003cem\u003eStandard Work\u003c\/em\u003e has become a key element in reducing process waste, ensuring patient safety, and improving healthcare services. Part of the \u003cem\u003eLean Tools for Healthcare\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eSeries\u003c\/em\u003e, this reader-friendly book builds on the success of the bestselling, \u003cem\u003eStandard Work for the Shopfloor\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Work for Lean Healthcare\u003c\/strong\u003e explains how to apply this powerful Lean tool to increase patient safety and reduce the cost of providing healthcare services. It illustrates how standardization can help you establish best practices for performing daily work and why it should be the cornerstone for all of your continuous improvement efforts. Presented in an easy-to-assimilate format, the book describes work in terms of cycle time, work in process, takt time, and layout. It also: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefines the key concepts of standard work and explores the essential elements of a continuous improvement culture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides detailed guidance through the process of creating, maintaining, and improving standards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIllustrates the application of standardization and standard work in healthcare with a range of examples \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes access to helpful websites and further reading on standardization, standard work, the 5S System, and Lean healthcare\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA joint effort between the Rona Consulting Group and Productivity Press, this book presents invaluable insights from pioneers in Lean thinking to help you avoid common mistakes that can lead to unnecessary wastes of time and resources. Each richly illustrated chapter includes a chapter summary, reflection questions, and margin assists that highlight key terms, how-to steps, and healthcare examples-making this an essential resource for healthcare professionals starting out on their Lean journey. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas L. Jackson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1439837414\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781439837412\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Productivity Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/08\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 124\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.80h x 6.80w x 0.40d","brand":"Thomas L. Jackson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44066174271743,"sku":"9781439837412","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0fd0dc72-8e5d-4701-946e-15bb750a0ed0.jpg?v=1685405730","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/standard-work-for-lean-healthcare-thomas-l-jackson-9781439837412","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}