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Mistake proofing for lean healthcare

By:

Carlson, Samuel [(Physician),] (ed)

Contributor(s):

May, Maura (ed)

Series: Lean tools for healthcare series; Lean tools for healthcare seriesPublication details: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press C2016Description: p. ; cmISBN:

1439837430

Subject(s):

Summary: CIP record. Publication date: 07 15Summary: Includes bibliographical references and index.Summary: ""Mistake-proofing is an improvement technology that uses a device or procedure, also called a poka-yoke, to prevent defects or errors during a process. Mistake-proofing in healthcare can improve the quality of patient care and services; correct conditions in the process that allow for errors or mistakes; support ideas from knowledgeable staff to improve a process or area; and reduce costs to the organization by eliminating duplication of work. This user-friendly book introduces the concepts of Zero Quality Control (ZQC) and Poka-Yoke Systems. Using healthcare examples, this practical text explains the concept of mistake-proofing through the use of margin assists, key terms, and how-to-steps""--Provided by publisher."

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Item type	Home library	Class number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Queen's Hospital Jackie Blanks Library Shelves	WX 153 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		T10090

CIP record. Publication date: 07 15

Includes bibliographical references and index.

""Mistake-proofing is an improvement technology that uses a device or procedure, also called a poka-yoke, to prevent defects or errors during a process. Mistake-proofing in healthcare can improve the quality of patient care and services; correct conditions in the process that allow for errors or mistakes; support ideas from knowledgeable staff to improve a process or area; and reduce costs to the organization by eliminating duplication of work. This user-friendly book introduces the concepts of Zero Quality Control (ZQC) and Poka-Yoke Systems. Using healthcare examples, this practical text explains the concept of mistake-proofing through the use of margin assists, key terms, and how-to-steps""--Provided by publisher."

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