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Process Toolkit Components |
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DMAIC |
Names |
File |
Function |
Example |
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D |
LWOT Problem? |
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Characterizes if LWOTs are a Problem. Plots Past LWOT% Vs. Patient Volume |
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M |
Volume ≥ Min? |
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Selects ED's Busiest Times to Determine if "Split Flow" is Required |
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M |
Flow Calculation |
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Calculates the Arrival Rates to Each ED Location |
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M |
LOU/LOH/LOT |
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Summarizes ED Patient Length of Use (LOU), Length of Hold (LOH), and Length of Test Turnaround (LOT) Durations by Urgency Level |
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A |
Capacity Planning |
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Capacitates for Target Utilizations and Acceptable Patient Safety Measures |
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I |
Staffing |
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Aligns Staffing with Patient Demand, Physician Productivity, and Economies of Scale |
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C |
Scorecard |
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Defines and Monitors Strategic Performance Measures |
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