Graban, M. <br/><br/>
Lean hospitals: improving quality, patient safety, and employee engagement 

 - 2nd ed. 
 - Boca Raton, Florida  CRC Press  2012 
 - xiii, 245p. 
<br/><br/> Presents an overview of Lean methods and explains how Lean practices such as value stream mapping and process observation can help reduce wasted motion for caregivers, prevent delays for patients, and improve the long-term health of organizations.Provides a guide for improving quality of service while reducing costs in hospitals. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>978-1-4398-7043-3 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Hospitals|Patient Safety|Quality Control|Cost-Benefit Analysis
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>WX 157.1 .G73 2012