Nan's Arsonist : A Six Sigma Mystery

Title: Nan's Arsonist : A Six Sigma Mystery
Author: Barry, Robert
ISBN: 0873896262 / 9780873896269
Format: Soft Cover
Pages: 320
Publisher: ASQ
Year: 2004
Availability: Out of Stock

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The successes of Six Sigma have been well documented, but yet it still remains a daunting mystery for many who are unsure what it actually is or how it works. This book is intended to help break down those questions by explaining Six Sigma in an easy to read format, using a fun mystery story to convey the message. In this, the second book in the series, the main character Nan finds herself investigating a deadly fire. As she uses her Six Sigma skills to try and crack the case, the reader learns the many ways to apply Six Sigma methodology to help solve problems. Like the first book in the series, Nan, this book takes place in a hospital setting making it especially relevant to the healthcare industry. A truly easy-to-read and entertaining book, Nan’s Arsonist is both fun and informative, and is a great way to introduce or give a better understanding of Six Sigma to anyone.

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Dramatis Personae

Chapter 1. : Emergency!
Chapter 2. : Breakfast and TV News
Chapter 3. : Nan Organizes Her Monday
Chapter 4. : Maggie Kelly’s News
Chapter 5. : Josey Walberg Introduces Herself
Chapter 6. : Nan Visits the Burn Unit
Chapter 7. : Sanjar Brings a Status Report
Chapter 8. : Maggie Tenders Her Resignation
Chapter 9. : Tailgate Meeting for the Nursing Staff
Chapter 10. : Josey Writes a Draft
Chapter 11. : Needle-sticks
Chapter 12. : Nan Meets the HR Veep
Chapter 13. : IT Head Visits Nan
Chapter 14. : Jerry Miller
Chapter 15. : Monday Supper with Jack, at Home
Chapter 16. : Tuesday Breakfast
Chapter 17. : Tuesday, First Thing
Chapter 18. : Nan and Susan Beneficiate Shewan Lincoln
Chapter 19. : The Fitting
Chapter 20. : Nan Revisits the Burn Unit
Chapter 21. : Nan Talks Six Sigma to the IT Staff
Chapter 22. : The Funeral Home
Chapter 23. : The Engineering Society Meeting
Chapter 24. : Wednesday Morning : Makeup!
Chapter 25. : Action on Stage!
Chapter 26. : The Hospital in Trouble
Chapter 27. : Nan Briefs Crawford and the Others
Chapter 28. : What to Do with the Souvenir
Chapter 29. : Settling Up with Number One
Chapter 30. : Nan and Susan Talk Policy
Chapter 31. : Jack’s Mad
Chapter 32. : Thursday Morning at Nan’s Office
Chapter 33. : The Morgani Twins and Staph Infections
Chapter 34. : Getting Ready for the Press
Chapter 35. : Nan’s Press Conference
Chapter 36. : The Building Engineer’s Press Conference
Chapter 37. : Josey’s Policy Draft
Chapter 38. : The Cops!
Chapter 39. : Night Court
Chapter 40. : Contretemps in the Parking Lot
Chapter 41. : A Professional Visit
Chapter 42. : The Morgani Twins Report
Chapter 43. : Alice Newcomb and the Slush Funds
Chapter 44. : Friday Lunch Break
Chapter 45. : Maggie’s Luncheon
Chapter 46. : Crusher Interviews Nan
Chapter 47. : The Denouement
Chapter 48. : Lights Out
Chapter 49. : The Soiree
Chapter 50. : Voice Mail

An Afterword on Six Sigma
Bibliography
Index