Mistake Proofing for Lean Healthcare Contributor(s): Carlson MD, Samuel (Editor), May, Maura (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1138431923 ISBN-13: 9781138431928 Publisher: Productivity Press OUR PRICE: $218.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Administration - Business & Economics | Quality Control - Business & Economics | Industries - Service |
Dewey: 362.106 |
Physical Information: 111 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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 you can ensure quality before a process is performed instead of afterward. When systematically used, the mistake-proofing approach explained in this book will help you: Create safer, more reliable, and more effective healthcare services for both patients and staff |