title: Reduction of regulated medical waste using lean sigma results in financial gains for hospital.
abstract: This article describes how anesthesiologists can lead innovation and process improvement focused on regulated medical waste reduction and cost savings using a process improvement methodology known as Lean Sigma.
authors.affiliation: Department Anesthesia & Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA. Jstonemetz@jhmi.edu
authors.forename: Jerry
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Stonemetz
authors.forename: Julius C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Pham
authors.forename: Alejandro J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Necochea
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: McGready
authors.forename: Robert E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Hody
authors.forename: Elizabeth A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Martinez
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D000776:Anesthesiology / Q000191:economics; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D004469:Economics, Hospital; D017744:Medical Waste Disposal / Q000191:economics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D009873:Operating Rooms / Q000458:organization & administration; D011446:Prospective Studies; D058996:Quality Improvement; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D017744:Medical Waste Disposal