Welcome!

Welcome to LeanHospitalsBook.com, the home for more information and content about my upcoming book, to be published by Productivity Press. The tentative release date is July 23, 2008.

Here is the official Productivity Press page for the book (where you can pre-order). You can also pre-order through amazon.com..

I want this site to be a destination for those who are learning about Lean can come ask questions and share their experiences in a collaborative environment.

The book is not intended as a detailed "how to" implementation guide. It is meant to be an overview that covers topics such as:

• Why do hospitals need Lean?

• What is Lean?

• Case examples that show how hospitals are successfully using Lean

• How to get started with Lean

There is as much focus on leadership, culture change, and the Lean mindset, so that Lean is not just presented as a toolkit.

In the News

Read Mark's overview of "Lean Healthcare" (via superfactory.com)

Dennis Quaid on 60 Minutes, talking about preventable errors and patient safety (via Lean Blog)

St. Luke's Hospital in Texas uses Lean for improving patient care

Join the Conversation

Check out the free message board about Lean healthcare topics and the book. You can use this space to ask questions and share success stories with your hospital colleagues.