
The principles of mistake proofing, long used to eliminate errors and defects across a range of
industries, are now being applied in healthcare organizations around the world to help ensure
patient safety, improve services, and eliminate waste.
Mistake Proofing for Lean Healthcare is based on the definitive mistake-proofing philosophy
and system developed by Shigeo Shingo. This reader-friendly book introduces the main concepts
and benefits of mistake proofing in healthcare and highlights common reasons that errors and
defects occur. It also explains how to catch errors before they become defects, using the concept of
“source inspection,” so y ...