Quality in Healthcare
A Lean Six Sigma Project Approach
Master Lean Six Sigma Skills to Improve Quality Across Healthcare Settings!
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Through a fully integrated Lean Six Sigma project approach, students build confidence using quality tools, dashboards, and data analysis to lead measurable change. A continuous case study reinforces concepts through practical A3 reporting, while Excel® tutorials, career tips, and video-recorded interviews with healthcare professionals make learning dynamic, relevant, and applied to real settings. With a focus on patient safety, ethics, and leadership, this resource examines quality improvement challenges for today and tomorrow’s healthcare leaders. Know, use and test your understanding of course content with CourseConnect—an interactive learning platform included with your print purchase. 
Key Features:
Builds a quality mindset around the DMAIC framework with tools, dashboards, A3 reporting, and a Lean Six Sigma Toolkit
Prepares students to lead quality improvement efforts across healthcare settings and pursue Lean Six Sigma certification for career advancement
Features Excel® tutorials, FAQs, numerous end-of-chapter problems, learning activities, and a continuous case study to reinforce hands-on learning
Written by healthcare and operations experts with deep academic, clinical, and leadership experience across diverse settings
Instructor Resources include an Instructor’s Manual, PowerPoint slides, a Test Bank, and more 
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PART I. INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1. Quality First
Chapter 2. Introduction to Lean Six Sigma: Doing it Right the First Time
PART II. DEFINE: WHAT IS THE PROCESS?
Chapter 3. Process Selection and Description
Chapter 4. The Voice of the Customer and the Voice of the Process
Appendix 4.1. Basic Concepts of Questionnaire Design
Chapter 5. Project Management
PART III. MEASURE: WHERE IS THE WASTE AND HOW BAD IT IS?
Chapter 6. Process Measurement
Chapter 7. Data Visualization and Description
Appendix 7.1. Probability and Non-Probability Sampling
Chapter 8. Process Stability and Capability
Appendix 8.1 Factors for Control Charts
PART IV. ANALYZE: WHY IS THERE WASTE IN THE PROCESS?
Chapter 9. Problem Solving
PART V. IMPROVE: HOW TO ELIMINATE WASTE?
Chapter 10. Process Redesign (I): The Toolbox for Higher Value
Chapter 11. Process Redesign (II): Ensuring Success
PART VI. CONTROL: HOW TO KEEP WASTE AT BAY?
Chapter 12. Sustaining the Improvement
PART VII. REAPING THE REWARDS AND BUILDING RESILIENCE
Chapter 13. Accreditation, Awards, and the Highly Reliable Organization
PART VIII. ADVANCED QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND LEAN SIX SIGMA PROJECT TOOLS
Chapter 14. Expanded Coverage of Probabilities and Distributions
Chapter 15. Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility
Chapter 16. Estimation and Hypothesis Testing
Appendix A. Cumulative Standard Normal Distribution Table
Appendix B. Tool Kit
Index
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Suggested Courses:
- Healthcare Operations Management
- Quality Improvement
- Process Improvement
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- Interview Videos
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- Release Date: May 21, 2025
- Paperback / softback
- 464 Pages
- Trim Size: 7in x 10in
- Number of Illustrations: 169
- ISBN: 9780826179753
- eBook ISBN: 9780826179760



















