Lean Healthcare

S. Ali Torabi (), Shirin Haddad Pour and Nafiseh Shamsi G.
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S. Ali Torabi: University of Tehran
Shirin Haddad Pour: University of Tehran
Nafiseh Shamsi G.: University of Tehran

Chapter Chapter 21 in Operations Research Applications in Health Care Management, 2018, pp 543-568 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Ever since the concept of lean was introduced in the manufacturing environment in Toyota Company; the ever-growing applications of this technique in other fields has been the subject of many studies. Healthcare environment is one of such fields in which the applications of lean tools are increasingly studied. In this chapter, the lean management techniques, their applications in the healthcare systems and how they can improve the performance of these systems by providing better patient service, better utilization of assets, and better patient care; are discussed. Furthermore, operational and strategic challenges faced in this sector are introduced. Additionally, the application of operations research tools in lean healthcare is explained. Finally, the practicality of lean healthcare and utilizing the lean concepts and tools in the healthcare sector is demonstrated through reviewing some case studies.

Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-65455-3_21

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