Health Care Operations Management: A Systems Perspective
Health Care Operations Management: A Systems Perspective, Second Edition, provides comprehensive and practical coverage of all aspects of operations management specific to the healthcare industry. This essential text explores the complex dynamics of healthcare delivery, covering critical topics such as hospital finances, project management, patient flows, performance management, process improvement, and supply chain management. Designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice, it offers a holistic view of how healthcare organizations can optimize their internal systems to improve efficiency and patient outcomes.
The Second Edition has been thoroughly updated with the most recent data, statistics, and industry references. It features expanded coverage of quality, financial, and systems management, ensuring readers are equipped with contemporary tools for the modern healthcare landscape. A notable addition to this edition is the new chapter, “Operational Metrics in Health Care Organization,” which provides specific frameworks for measuring organizational success.
This book is an ideal resource for university courses in healthcare management at all levels. It also serves as an excellent professional reference for healthcare administrators, clinical support managers, and supply chain professionals looking to enhance their operational expertise.
- Author: James R. Langabeer II
- Edition: 2nd Edition
- Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
- Publication Date: January 30, 2015
- ISBN-13: 978-1284092394
