Comparing the successes, failures, and differences in health economy design in the U.S. and U.K., this book describes the implications and benefits of health delivery system change using Lean methods. It explains the benefits of using the tools of the Toyota Production System. It considers the cultural, political, and social aspects of change in each system, as well as healthcare financing, competition, and integration of information technology. The author includes interviews with senior leaders in healthcare, as well as political leaders in the U.S. and the U.K.
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Zielgruppe
Für Beruf und Forschung
Professional Practice & Development
Illustrationen
40 s/w Abbildungen
40 Illustrations, black and white
Maße
Höhe: 229 mm
Breite: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4398-4569-1 (9781439845691)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Christina Saint Martin is the Director for Excellence in Healthcare at Wirral University Teaching Hospital in North West England. Christina is responsible for designing and leading the transformational change in service redesign, supply chain, and process improvements.
History of both the US and UK systems. History of TPS and the Toyota Way. History of TPS application to healthcare. The tale of the US system (9-year journey to date). The tale of the UK system (2-year journey to date). Information Technology as a key enable for sustainability. Perspectives (interviews). Summary and conclusions.
