A3 Problem Solving for Healthcare: A Practical Method for Eliminating Waste

p The A3 process is a way to look with "new eyes" at a specific problem identified by direct observation or experience. It offers a structure that begins by always defining the issue through the eyes of the customer. /p p In i b A3 Problem Solving for Healthcare /b /i Cindy Jimmerson explains an essential tool borrowed from the Toyota Production System, which is an extension of work identified with the well-known Value Stream Map. She offers an easy-to-learn problem-solving method that can be used in every aspect of healthcare to identify, understand, and improve processes that don't support workers in doing their good work. /p p u b This compelling book: /b /u br ul li Is written specifically by a recognized industry expert in Lean principles. br /li li Is a practical, easy-to-use workbook. br /li li Is illustrated with numerous A3s in various stages of development. br /li li Explains how to extend the VSM philosophy to a more focused perspective. br /li li Is the first book to extensively explore the value of the A3 problem-solving tool in healthcare. /p /li /ul p b Through case studies and actual A3s, this book illustrates the simplicity and completeness of the A3 tool and its applications to regulatory documentation as well as activities of daily work. /b /pJimmerson, Cindy is the author of 'A3 Problem Solving for Healthcare: A Practical Method for Eliminating Waste', published 2007 under ISBN 9781563273582 and ISBN 1563273586.