Operations Management for Healthcare Organizations Theory, Models and Tools

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Synopsis

Varying factors such as the aging of the population, the increasing burden of chronic conditions and the recent global pandemic have highlighted the need for a redesign of healthcare production processes. This book provides a useful framework to capture the necessary organizational conditions to successfully implement operations strategies within healthcare organizations.
The Operations Management (OM) function has become crucial; in fact, it is essential for managing the flow of both patients and supplies, in an efficient, responsive and flexible manner. The book outlines the models and operational solutions to these two key areas that characterize OM in healthcare: patient flow logistics, with the goal of optimizing the entire production cycle from first access by the patient to discharge and follow-up; and supply chain management, with the goal of ensuring that resources are successfully managed throughout the production lifecycle. The examples and case studies included in the book are based on the experience of the author who has had the opportunity to do research and training in the area of operations management, within different types of healthcare delivery organizations at both the national and international level, and often at publicly owned institutions.
The book is a useful guide for students, managers and policy makers interested in the development and implementation of the OM function in healthcare delivery organizations.

Book details

Series:
Routledge-Giappichelli Studies in Business and Management
Author:
Stefano Villa
ISBN:
9781000515138
Related ISBNs:
9781003227021, 9781032129587, 9781032129594
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
186
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2021-11-17
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2022
Copyright by:
Stefano Villa, The right of Stefano Villa to be identified a author of this work has been asserted by him in accordance with sections 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Business and Finance, Nonfiction