Jimmerson, Cindy LeDuc.

A3 problem solving for healthcare : a practical method for eliminating waste / Athree problem solving for healthcare Cindy Jimmerson ; illustrations by Amy Jimmerson. - New York : Healthcare Performance Press, c2007. - 159 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Brief history of the Toyota Motor Company -- The concepts behind A3 thinking -- A3 thinking throughout the organization -- The A3 document -- How the A3 fits with a value stream map -- Many other uses of A3 problem solving and A3 thinking -- Coaching A3 problem solving in a learning organization -- Sharing A3s and the associated learning -- Case studies.

9781563273582 (alk. paper)

2007013329


Health services administration.
Health facilities--Business management.
Problem solving.
Organization and Administration.
Problem Solving.

RA971.3 / .J56 2007

338.4/73621