Applying just-in-time philosophy to healthcare.
Nurse executives need to review what is working in other industries to see if similar techniques and philosophies can help the healthcare industry. The authors review the manufacturing philosophy supporting the just-in-time method and apply some of its principles to healthcare to improve operations and operating margins.
Jacobs
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SM
Oakland University, Rochester, MI.
Pelfrey
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D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D006801:Humans; D007221:Industry / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007445:Inventories, Hospital; D009729:Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D009738:Nursing Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010559:Personnel Management; D010684:Philosophy; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis; D013997:Time Factors