TY  - BOOK
AU  - Stamatis,D.H.
ED  - ProQuest (Firm)
TI  - Essentials for the improvement of healthcare using Lean & Six Sigma
AV  - RA399.A1 S727 2011
U1  - 610.68 22
PY  - 2011///
CY  - New York
PB  - Productivity Press
KW  - Medical care
KW  - Quality control
KW  - Six sigma (Quality control standard)
KW  - Electronic books
N1  - Includes bibliographical references; Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries
N2  - "By using theories of Six Sigma and Lean methodology, this text presents solutions to fundamental problems in healthcare. This text breaks the system down into three fundamental areas: primary care, hospitals, and managed care. The author identifies the four critical issues that affect healthcare as it relates to efficiency and cost by addressing the specific issues. The book discusses the application of IT in healthcare as a tool of improvement, and how to select the best project for improvement. The author also includes a discussion of ISO and the Malcolm Baldridge award. Case studies are included to illustrate successes"--Provided by publisher
UR  - https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/aitie/detail.action?docID=665636
ER  -