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Lean Doctors: A Bold And Practical Guide To Using Lean Principles To Transform Healthcare Systems, One Doctor At A Time,Used
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Foreword By Michael F. Gutzeit, M.D., Chief Medical Officer And Vice President Of Quality, Children'S Hospital Of Wisconsin This Practical, Howto Book Clearly And Succinctly Takes The Reader Through Six Proven Success Steps For Implementing Lean In Any Healthcare Environment: 1. Create Physician Flow 2. Support Physician Valueadded Time 3. Visually Communicate Patient Status 4. Standardize Everyone S Work 5. Lay Out The Clinic For Minimal Motion 6. Change The Care Delivery Model Why Go Through Such A Transformation? Because It Works. Tell A Doctor That He Can See The Same Number Of Patients, Offering The Same High Quality And Personal Care, And Have An Extra 90 Minutes At The End Of His Clinic Day And That Means Something. Tell The Staff That They Can Look Forward To Actually Ending On Time, With Satisfied Patients, No Backlog, And Having Focused Their Attention Completely On Quality Patient Care And They Will Listen. These Lean Principles And Success Steps Work In Clinics Ranging From Orthopedics To Neurology To Cardiac Care The Specialty Doesn T Matter. They Work In Small Practices And Large Hospital Settings. Lean Methodology Provides The Tools To Address The Frustrations Patients And Doctors Alike Experience In The Clinic Process. Included Throughout The Book Is A Case Study Showing The Lean Transformation Undertaken At The Orthopedic Center At Children S Hospital Of Wisconsin, With Numerous Quotes And Insights From Those Actually Involved. This Transformation Resulted In Patient Wait Times Being Reduced By More Than 70 Percent, The Clinic Being Able To See 25 Percent More Patients In Less Space, Patient Satisfaction Scores Sometimes Reaching 100 Percent, And Staff Satisfaction Scores Improving By More Than 25 Percent.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Lean Doctors'? A: 'Lean Doctors' focuses on using lean principles to improve healthcare systems, aiming to transform the way doctors operate by enhancing efficiency and patient care.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Lean Doctors'? A: 'Lean Doctors' is authored by Aneesh Suneja in collaboration with Carolyn Suneja.
- Q: What are some key principles discussed in the book? A: The book outlines six key principles for implementing lean in healthcare: creating physician flow, supporting value-added time, visually communicating patient status, standardizing work, optimizing clinic layout, and changing the care delivery model.
- Q: Is 'Lean Doctors' suitable for all healthcare environments? A: 'Lean Doctors' provides insights and techniques applicable to various healthcare settings, including small practices and large hospitals, across different specialties.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Lean Doctors' is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition,' indicating that it is pre-owned but still in a satisfactory state for reading.
- Q: What is the length of 'Lean Doctors'? A: 'Lean Doctors' contains a total of 184 pages.
- Q: When was 'Lean Doctors' published? A: 'Lean Doctors' was published on April 26, 2010.
- Q: Does the book include real-world examples? A: Yes, 'Lean Doctors' includes a case study demonstrating lean transformation at the Orthopedic Center at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, showcasing practical applications and results.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Lean Doctors' have? A: 'Lean Doctors' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Can I expect to learn about improving patient satisfaction from the book? A: Yes, the book discusses how implementing lean principles can lead to improved patient satisfaction scores and more efficient clinic operations.