Welcome!

Welcome to LeanHospitalsBook.com, the home for more information and content about my new book, available now, from Productivity Press.

Here is the official Productivity Press page for the book (where you can order the book for immediate shipping). You can also order through amazon.com., but they are not shipping in late August, at last report.

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.

NEW! Books are Available!

Productivity Press now has books in stock for shipping. ORDER NOW!Free Chapter!

Click here to receive Chapter 1 of "Lean Hospitals" via email (registration required).

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.