Using Lean-Based Systems Engineering to Increase Capacity in the Emergency Department
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White, Benjamin A.; Chang, Yuchiao; Grabowski, Beth G.; Brown, David F.M.
Introduction: While emergency department (ED) crowding has myriad causes and negative downstream effects, applying systems engineering science and targeting throughput remains a potential solution to increase functional capacity. However, the most effective techniques for broad application in the ED remain unclear. We examined the hypothesis that Lean-based reorganization of Fast Track process flow would improve length of stay (LOS), percent of patients discharged within one hour, and room use, without added expense.
2014
Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health
15/7
White, Benjamin A.; Chang, Yuchiao; Grabowski, Beth G.; Brown, David F.M.