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A Leadership Journey in Health Care: Virginia Mason's Story by Charles Kenney (Hardback, 2015)
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Since adapting the principles of the Toyota Production System to health care in 2002, Virginia Mason Health System has made ermous leaps forward in quality, safety, patient experience of care, and affordability. It has achieved world-class levels of patient satisfaction and has been hored as one of the safest hospitals in the country. A Leadership Journey in Health Care: Virginia Mason's Story supplies an inside look at process improvement from the world leader in applying Lean methods to health care. It presents key lessons learned as well as the best practices developed at Virginia Mason during its 12-year process improvement journey. Just as important, Virginia Mason's culture of leadership at all levels sets it apart from others in the health care universe. Describing why it's critical for leadership to be actively involved in any process improvement initiative, the book illustrates exactly what leadership looks like at all levels within Virginia Mason. In the book, bestselling author Charles Kenney introduces breakthrough new work at Virginia Mason that most health care audiences have yet to read about. He details the reasons why governance has played such a big role in Virginia Mason's success and discusses a game-changing initiative concerning respect for people. After reading this book, you will better understand the active leadership style that has propelled Virginia Mason's success. By following the best practices and lessons learned, you will be prepared to teach, coach, and encourage your team to achieve streamlined and standardized work, sustained improvements, and increased patient satisfaction. Foreword by Carolyn Corvi, Virginia Mason Health System/Virginia Mason Medical Center Boards of Directors; Retired Vice President and General Manager, Boeing Commercial AirplanesProduct Identifiers
PublisherApple Academic Press Inc.
ISBN-101482299682
ISBN-139781482299687
eBay Product ID (ePID)209001572
Product Key Features
Number of Pages192 Pages
Publication NameLeadership Journey in Health Care : Virginia Mason's Story
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2015
SubjectMedicine: General
TypeTextbook
AuthorCharles Kenney
Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering, Business & Economics, Medical
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight14.7 Oz
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width6.3 in
Height235mm
Width156mm
Weight430g
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
Date of Publication19/08/2015
Place of PublicationOakville
Spine18mm
GenreMedicine: General
Country of PublicationCanada
Content Note4 Black & White Illustrations
ImprintApple Academic Press Inc.
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