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Breathalyzer Testing in Level I Trauma Center Emergency Department Improves Psychiatric Patient Length of Stay by 52 Minutes
The emergency department (ED) was experiencing extended lengths of stay for psychiatric patients, which was negatively impacting patient care, costs and throughput.
Lean Six Sigma Reduces Troponin Turnaround Time by 94% for Cardiac Patients in Critical Access Hospital Emergency Department
Troponin is a cardiac marker for acute myocardial infarction, making this lab test a key part of emergency management of chest pain patients.
Using Virtual Discrete Event Simulation and Lean Six Sigma to Reduce Door-to-Provider Time in a Tertiary Emergency Department
The emergency department (ED) was experiencing an increase in door-to-doctor times due to high patient volume.
Improving Community Health Through a Concussion Impact Evaluation and Treatment Program at a Rural Critical Access Hospital
Concussions are a growing problem for young athletes.
Lean Six Sigma Project Improves Medicare Wheelchair Funding Approval Rate by 76%
The organization used Lean Six Sigma process techniques to identify and support improved efficiencies in Medicare wheelchair approval within a durable medical equipment hospital affiliate.
Lean Six Sigma Reduces Risk of Medication Errors Due to Medical Dispense Overrides by 53% in a Critical Access Hospital
Medical dispense overrides allow nurses to dispense medications from the Pyxis machine without pharmacy review in emergency situations.
Lean Six Sigma Reduces Fall Rate by 54% in an Inpatient Psychiatric Unit in a Tertiary Medical Center
Patient falls during hospitalization can lead to increased inpatient care costs, decreased patient satisfaction, an increase in unnecessary tests and treatments, longer lengths of stay, functional
A 22% Decrease in Foley Catheter Utilization Rates Improves Patient Care in an Intensive Coronary Care Unit
The organization initiated a project identified by the Infection Control Committee to reduce Foley catheter days or prevent catheter use entirely in order to eliminate urinary tract infections.
Reduction of Surgical Site Infections Following Spinal Fusion Procedures Through Implementation of Bundled Interventions
The neurosurgery service at this Level I trauma center had experienced high rates of surgical site infections (SSIs) for several years.
Reducing Emergency Department ICU Critical Care Boarder Hours
Boarding patients in the emergency department (ED) is detrimental to patient care, and evidence suggests that critical care patients boarded in the ED have longer lengths of stay and higher mortali