Lean six sigma methodologies improve clinical laboratory efficiency and reduce turnaround times
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DOI: 10.1002/jcla.22180
Abstract: Organizing work flow is a major task of laboratory management. Recently, clinical laboratories have started to adopt methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma and some successful implementations have been reported. This study used Lean Six… read more here.
Keywords: lean six; clinical laboratory; six sigma; turnaround ... See more keywords
Lean six sigma in the food industry: Construct development and measurement validation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpe.2020.107843
Abstract: Abstract Lean Six Sigma (LSS) is a hybrid initiative that identifies customer desires, eliminates wastes and reduces variability. It combines Six Sigma's structured problem solving using statistical tools with lean operation's emphasis on flow improvement.… read more here.
Keywords: food industry; industry; six sigma; lean six ... See more keywords
Big data in lean six sigma: a review and further research directions
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DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2019.1598599
Abstract: Manufacturing and service organisations improve their processes on a continuous basis to have better operational performance. They use lean six sigma (LSS) projects for process improvement. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the existing literature… read more here.
Keywords: big data; research; six sigma; research directions ... See more keywords
Increasing a gas distributor net profit through Lean Six Sigma
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DOI: 10.1080/08982112.2017.1386787
Abstract: ABSTRACT Among several approaches used to make companies competitive, Lean Six Sigma combines the principles of two ensured methodologies to generate value for customers through improvements on the process. In this work, a Lean Six… read more here.
Keywords: increasing gas; lean six; six sigma; net profit ... See more keywords
Corrigendum to: Using Lean Six Sigma to improve rates of day of surgery admission in a national thoracic surgery department
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DOI: 10.1093/intqhc/mzaa003
Abstract: © The Author(s) 2020. Published by Oxford University Press in association with the International Society for Quality in Health Care. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution… read more here.
Keywords: six sigma; improve rates; lean six; sigma improve ... See more keywords
Lean Principles to Improve Quality in High-Throughput COVID-19 Testing Using SwabSeq: A Barcoded Sequencing-Based Testing Platform
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DOI: 10.1093/labmed/lmab069
Abstract: Abstract Objective To describe and quantify the effect of quality control (QC) metrics to increase testing efficiency in a high-complexity, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments–certified laboratory that uses amplicon-based, next generation sequencing for the clinical detection… read more here.
Keywords: quality; six sigma; lean six; sequencing based ... See more keywords
Lean Six Sigma Methodologies to Reduce the Cardiac Troponin Turnaround Time in the Core Laboratory.
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DOI: 10.1093/labmed/lmac088
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Measurement of cardiac biomarker troponin T plays a vital role in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction. A quick turnaround time (TAT) for cardiac troponin T is crucial in managing patients in the emergency department… read more here.
Keywords: laboratory; core laboratory; lean six; six sigma ... See more keywords
Applying Lean Six Sigma to evidence-based practice projects.
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DOI: 10.1097/01.numa.0000829276.81512.69
Abstract: Process improvement methodology minimizes barriers to implementing new knowledge. read more here.
Keywords: based practice; lean six; six sigma; applying lean ... See more keywords
An exploratory analysis for Lean and Six Sigma implementation in hospitals: Together is better?
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DOI: 10.1097/hmr.0000000000000140
Abstract: Background: Despite the increasing interest for Lean and Six Sigma implementations in hospitals, there has been little empirical evidence that goes beyond descriptive case studies to address the current status and the effectiveness of the… read more here.
Keywords: sigma group; six sigma; implementation; lean six ... See more keywords
Blending Evidence-Based Practice and Lean Six Sigma Methodology to Reduce Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries in a Progressive Care Unit
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DOI: 10.1097/ncq.0000000000000455
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text. Background: Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) continue to challenge acute care facilities. Best practice to reduce HAPI includes assessment, documentation, positioning, and treatment. Local Problem: In spite of… read more here.
Keywords: care; methodology; practice; evidence based ... See more keywords
Enhancing Financial Performance: An Application of Lean Six Sigma to Reduce Insurance Claim Denials
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DOI: 10.1097/qmh.0000000000000175
Abstract: Health systems typically lose approximately 3% to 5% of net revenues annually due to insurance claim denials. While most denials can be appealed, the administrative burden of sorting through and appealing them can be time… read more here.
Keywords: six sigma; lean six; insurance claim; insurance ... See more keywords