Lean Healthcare: A Practice Guide for Executing Lean Improvements with Real-World Case Studies

Lean healthcare is not about being better, but rather to become the best at getting better. Today’s challenge in the healthcare environment is your ability to improve at a greater rate than surrounding competitors. This book focuses on the model, strategy, and lessons learned in implementing lean thinking in a practical way. Using real\-world case studies, the book provides approaches and tools to facilitate rapid improvements, along with a bonus section on pandemic preparedness. By following this accessible, user\-friendly guide, you can achieve meaningful results right away.

Dr. Dennis R. Delisle currently serves as the Executive Director for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's flagship University Hospital. He is the author of two books. Through the Thomas Jefferson University College of Population Health, Dennise founded and oversees the Master of Science degree program in Operational Excellence, one of the first of its kind in the nation.