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

by Cindy Jimmerson

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.

In A3 Problem Solving for Healthcare 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. In this compelling book you get: 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.

176 pages, Paperback

First published June 11, 2007

Reviews

[Rob the Obscure · Rating 3 out of 5]

A useful book with a number of good tips and templates. If one is interested in Lean applications to healthcare or any other field, this is worth reading.

Also contains numerous case studies.

[Login PC · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very easy to read and good information.