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Applying Lean Six Sigma Methodologies Reduces Lead Time for Emergency Department CT Scans by 32%
The goal was to reduce delay in patient care by decreasing patient wait times for a CT exam from requested time to start time in the emergency department.
Lean Six Sigma Clean Closure Implementation Reduces Colorectal Surgical Site Infections by 62% in a Tertiary Medical Center
Surgical site infections (SSI) lead to patient suffering, morbidity and mortality, extended length of stay and avoidable costs of additional care.
Implementation of Electronic Medication Reconciliation Reduces Process Cycle Time by 24% in a Tertiary Medical Center
This project has decreased cycle time for medication reconciliation at time of admission and for documentation of the home medication list.
Lean Six Sigma Reduces Non-Value-Added Lab Tests for Acute Coronary Syndrome by 77% and Mortality by 20%
The CK-MB Test is a traditional blood test of a cardiac marker used to assist in the diagnosis of life-threatening acute coronary syndrome.
Lean Six Sigma Reduces Non-Value-Added Amylase Testing by 82% in a Tertiary Medical Center Emergency Department
Studies show lipase to be as sensitive as and more specific than amylase in diagnosing pancreatitis; performing amylase with lipase adds no value over lipase testing alone.
A Lean Pharmacy Intervention Reduces Patient-Specific Batch Intravenous Fill List Waste by 29% in a Tertiary Medical Center
The 2012 New England Compounding Center tragedy and ongoing drug shortages have caused a dramatic increase in internal compounding at many tertiary hospital pharmacies.
Lean Six Sigma Sepsis Initiative Saves 24 Lives and $882,000 Annually in a 500 Bed Tertiary Medical Center
Evidence-based practice supports early goal-directed therapy for patients with sepsis.
Using Virtual Discrete Event Simulation in Operating Room Design to Enhance Patient Throughput and Capacity
The organization used both discrete event and live simulation methodologies to ensure the smooth relocation of a perioperative services department.
Lean Six Sigma Enhances the Traditional Hospital-Based Root Cause Analysis
The organization sought to create a root cause analysis (RCA) structure that endowed greater focus, efficiency and effectiveness in the process.
Lean Six Sigma Prevents 96 Acute Kidney Injuries and Saves $675,000 Annually in High-Volume Cardiac Catheterization Lab Program
The goal of this project was to reduce the incidence of contrast-induced neuropathy (CIN) as a result of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).