Six sigma in action. Case studies in quality put theory into practice.
Case studies of four hospitals show how Six Sigma can be used for everything from reducing ED hold time to cutting down on medical errors. Our examples pinpoint the costs of implementation and the savings and other benefits derived.
Scalise
Dagmara
D
D000289:Admitting Department, Hospital / Q000592:standards; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000592:standards; D006739:Hospital Administration / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008332:Management Quality Circles; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000517:prevention & control; D008510:Medication Systems, Hospital / Q000592:standards; D009515:New Jersey; D009518:New York; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D017751:Safety Management / Q000592:standards; D013022:South Carolina; D017749:Total Quality Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014922:Wisconsin
D000925:Anticoagulants