title: Applying Lean Six Sigma for innovative change to the post-anesthesia care unit.
abstract: Many healthcare organizations are building or renovating patient care facilities. Using Lean Six Sigma methods, nurse leaders can eliminate unnecessary waste and improve work and patient care environments. Starting with a key department like the post-anesthesia care unit is a good way to expose staff and leaders to the potential of Lean.
authors: Author Affiliations: In-Home Services Supervisor, St. Paul's Senior Homes and Services, and Previously Director of Surgical Services at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns (Mr Haenke), San Diego, California; Professor Emerita (Dr Stichler), School of Nursing, San Diego State University, California.
authors: Roger
authors: R
authors: Haenke
authors: Jaynelle F
authors: JF
authors: Stichler
mesh_terms: D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D009718:Nurse Administrators; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D016528:Postanesthesia Nursing / Q000639:trends*; D058996:Quality Improvement; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires