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- Title
The Continuous Improvement Process and Ergonomics in the Ultrasound Department.
- Authors
Coffin, Carolyn T.
- Abstract
* Continuous improvement processes, such as Lean, Six Sigma and Quality Control Circles, have been implemented in the manufacturing industries in an effort to increase productivity, eliminate waste, and engage employees in problem solving. * These processes can be adapted to the healthcare sector as medical facilities strive to improve the patient experience, increase financial returns, and improve worker safety and morale. * In the ultrasound department, productivity can be improved and the quality of patient care can be ensured by standardizing exam protocols and decreasing work related musculoskeletal disorders among sonography professionals. * This article summarizes the more commonly used continuous improvement processes and provides a description of how one method might be applied to the ultrasound department.
- Subjects
CONTINUOUS improvement process; BUSINESS management of health facilities; MEDICAL quality control; ERGONOMICS; ULTRASONIC imaging; INDUSTRIAL safety; EMPLOYEE morale
- Publication
Radiology Management, 2013, Vol 35, Issue 1, p22
- ISSN
0198-7097
- Publication type
Article