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International Examples of Lean in Healthcare
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International Examples of Lean in Healthcare

by Elaine Mead, Cameron Stark, Maimie Thompson
December 2022
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
244 pages
8h 12m
English
Productivity Press
Content preview from International Examples of Lean in Healthcare

Chapter 13 Learning How to Apply Lean

Elaine Mead, Cameron Stark, and Maimie Thompson

DOI: 10.4324/9780429346958-13

Contents

Aims

Introduction

The Foundations of Lean Application in Healthcare

Agreeing on the Need for Change

Developing Support for Lean in Healthcare

A Sense of Place in Lean

Spreading Improvement Across an Organisation

Engaging Strategic Partners in Lean Implementation

Conclusions

Learning Points

Bibliography

Aims

The aims of this chapter are to:

  • Reflect on the learning from the chapter authors.
  • Note the importance of taking organisational context into account in planning and delivering change.
  • Confirm the importance of respect for staff, involvement of patients, and clarity on organisational values.
  • Discuss the attributes ...
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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781000806465