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The Financier by Theodore Dreiser is a groundbreaking novel that delves into the complexities of power, money, and morality in the early 20th century America. Dreiser's realist style authentically c……続きを見る

Written in a simple, straightforward manner, this book will help today's criminal justice student better understand con law issues as well as the complicated development of constitutional rights and……続きを見る

Die Gebrüder Steele - im Auftrag Undercover Ronald und Patrick sind Brüder! Undercover als Agenten angestellt und für ein erfolgreiches Unternehmen tätig, wollen die beiden Brüder, der italienischen……続きを見る

Mid-career faculty are the backbone of the college and university workforce and represent the largest population of faculty in the academy, yet they face myriad challenges that hinder career satisfa……続きを見る

This book details the attributes and practices that help high-reliability organizations (HROs) excel in the service they provide to their customers. Explaining what it takes to achieve high reliabil……続きを見る

Managed care contracting is a process that frustrates even the best administrators. However, to ignore this complexity is to do so at your own expense. You don‘t necessarily need to bear the cost of……続きを見る

In an increasingly technological world, the education of scientists and engineers has become an activity of growing importance. Educating Scientists and Engineers for Academic and Non-Academic Caree……続きを見る

W. Edwards Deming once stated that the job of management is not supervision but leadership. He also concluded that capable leaders were those who understood and applied the System of Profound Knowle……続きを見る

For decades, the manufacturing industry has employed the Toyota Production System � the most powerful production method in the world � to reduce waste, improve quality, reduce defects and increase w……続きを見る

Recent research shows that collaboration and social networking can foster knowledge sharing and innovation by sparking new connections, ideas, and practices. Yet these informal networks are often mi……続きを見る

"Higher Ground: How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World" by Alison Taylor is an essential guide for businesses navigating the complexities of ethical challenges and risks in today's……続きを見る

Recent changes in healthcare delivery as mandated by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act are forcing providers to focus on technology as a way to improve the health of the population, whi……続きを見る

This book provides expert guidance on using feedback as a performance improvement tool. It includes many simple tools readers can use to improve feedback in their work unit. The book suggests that f……続きを見る

In today's healthcare economy, with reduced reimbursement and closer scrutiny of quality patient care, the concepts and terminology of Lean management are becoming invaluable to nurses, clinicians, ……続きを見る

In no industry is the concept of quality more essential than it is in healthcare, which is why the lean quality principles learned through the example of the Toyota Production System are so applicab……続きを見る

As healthcare moves from volume to value, payment models and delivery systems will need to change their focus from the individual patient to a population orientation. This will move our economic mod……続きを見る

In this book, Dr. Gabow, former CEO of Denver Health of 20 years, teams up with Philip Goodman, a 34-year veteran of Denver Health who directed the Lean System group, to share their Lean journey. Th……続きを見る

Most business readers have heard of the Lean principles developed for factories a set of tools and ideas that have enabled companies to dramatically boost quality by reducing waste and errors produc……続きを見る

Examining the synergy between knowledge management (KM) and e-learning, this book considers KM practices, techniques, and methodologies in e-learning. It explains how knowledge capture, retention, t……続きを見る

In order for an organization to thrive in a competitive business environment, its strategy, people, and branding must be fully optimized. The Innovative Lean Machine: Synchronizing People, Branding,……続きを見る

This workbook reflects a number of important regulatory changes that have occurred in the past 13 years, as well as the new landscape of healthcare reform. It serves as an important resource for cas……続きを見る

The fourth book in the Healthcare Payment System series, Cost-Based, Charge-Based, and Contractual Payment Systems compares cost-based systems, charge-based payment approaches, and contractually-bas……続きを見る

This book provides how-to guidance and examples for three types of maps, namely relationship map, cross-functional process map, and flowchart. It helps readers to effectively apply all three types o……続きを見る

Error-proofing in the production process of pharmaceuticals isn‘t just a matter of good business, it has life-and-death implications for consumers. The 2013 Drug Quality and Security Act introduces ……続きを見る

How do people cope with having "caused" a terrible accident? How do they cope when they survive and have to live with the consequences ever after? We tend to blame and forget professionals who cause……続きを見る

Engineering Solutions to America‘s Healthcare Challenges covers the technologies, systems, and processes that are emerging in hospitals, clinics, community centers, universities, and the White House……続きを見る

HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioners (HCISPPSM) are the frontline defense for protecting patient information. These are the practitioners whose foundational knowledge and experi……続きを見る

Many observers agree that federal regulation of business often fails to prevent monopoly profits, promote technological change, or protect consumers against market abuses. Why? President Nixon assig……続きを見る

Following in the footsteps of its bestselling predecessor, The Practical Guide to HIPAA Privacy and Security Compliance, Second Edition is a one-stop, up-to-date resource on Health Insurance Portabi……続きを見る

At the intersection of computer science and healthcare, data analytics has emerged as a promising tool for solving problems across many healthcare-related disciplines. Supplying a comprehensive over……続きを見る