International Examples of Lean in Healthcare : Case Studies of Best Practices

Cover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Editors -- Contributors -- Chapter 1 Using Lean in Healthcare -- Aims -- Introduction -- History and Principles -- Lean in Healthcare -- Evidence of Impact -- Importance of Context -- Examples of Lean in Healthcare -- Conclusions -- Learning Points -- Bibliography -- Chapter 2 Applying 5S in Healthcare -- Aims -- Introduction -- 5S -- Getting Started -- Tools for 5S -- 5S Tags -- Floor Markings -- Shadow Boards -- Signs -- Labelling -- Each Step of 5S -- Sort -- Sort Tips