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.
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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.
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2014
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Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health
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15/7
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White, Benjamin A.; Chang, Yuchiao; Grabowski, Beth G.; Brown, David F.M.