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100 1 Stamatis, D. H.,|d1947-
245 10 Essentials for the improvement of healthcare using Lean &
Six Sigma|h[electronic resource] /|cD.H. Stamatis
260 Boca Raton :|bCRC Press ;|aNew York :|bProductivity Press,
|cc2010
300 1 online resource (xxii, 426 p.) :|bill
504 Includes bibliographical references (p. 419-426)
520 "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
588 Description based on print version record
650 0 Medical care|xQuality control
650 0 Six sigma (Quality control standard)
650 12 Quality Assurance, Health Care|xorganization &
administration|zUnited States
650 22 Delivery of Health Care|xstandards|zUnited States
650 22 Efficiency, Organizational|zUnited States
650 22 Outcome and Process Assessment (Health Care)|xmethods
|zUnited States
650 22 Quality Assurance, Health Care|xmethods|zUnited States
655 4 Electronic books
856 40 |uhttp://www.crcnetbase.com/isbn/978-1-4398-4601-8
