Mistake Proofing for Lean Healthcare Contributor(s): Carlson MD, Samuel (Editor), May, Maura (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1439837430 ISBN-13: 9781439837436 Publisher: Productivity Press OUR PRICE: $37.04 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Industries - Manufacturing - Medical | Administration - Business & Economics | Quality Control |
Dewey: 362.106 |
LCCN: 2015005188 |
Series: Lean Tools for Healthcare |
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.1" W x 10.2" (0.55 lbs) 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.
Presenting real-world healthcare examples, the book shows different types of mistake-proofing devices and methods (poka-yoke) that provide feedback quickly and automatically to prevent errors and defects. The book is part of the Lean Healthcare Series and is designed for individual or group learning. Each chapter includes reflection questions to facilitate understanding and stimulate discussion and action. |