Health Care Operations Management 3rd Edition

• Edition: 3rd
• ISBN-13: 9781284194142
• Language: English
• Focus: Application of operations management principles to healthcare.
• Target Audience: Students and professionals in healthcare administration and related fields.
• Content Coverage: Capacity planning, process improvement, quality management, supply chain management, and project management in healthcare settings.
• Learning Aids: Case studies, examples, and exercises.
• Updated Content: Includes the latest trends and technologies impacting healthcare operations.

• Description:

Health Care Operations Management, Third Edition, delivers essential concepts and practical tools for effectively managing operations in healthcare organizations. This comprehensive textbook explores key principles such as capacity planning, process improvement, quality control, and supply chain optimization within hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Through real-world case studies and examples, the book demonstrates how to apply operations management techniques to enhance efficiency, improve patient care, and reduce costs. Updated to reflect the evolving healthcare industry, this edition provides students and professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the challenges of managing complex healthcare operations. It emphasizes data-driven decision-making and focuses on optimizing resource utilization and delivering high-quality healthcare services. The book also covers topics such as project management, Lean principles, and Six Sigma, enabling readers to implement effective process improvements. Overall, Health Care Operations Management equips readers with the necessary knowledge to succeed in healthcare operations management.