Implementation of Six Sigma to Improve the Discharge Process
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 10
Abstract
Abstract: “This article describes the Discharge process in a tertiary care hospital with a define, measure, analyze, improve, and control (DMAIC) approach. For this study we have used process mapping, Ishikawa Analysis to make decisions. The findings suggested that focusing on physician preparation for discharge order writing would have the greatest impact. A significant reduction in the average discharge time from 4.15 to 3.14h.
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Dilshad Pathan
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