Reducing turnaround time of surgical pathology reports in pathology and laboratory medicine departments

"This project improvement idea of mapping out the workflow process has led to process and systems improvement. Focusing on fixing subprocesses within the sample flow process had led to more than 94% of all routine surgical pathology cases being reported within less than two days and meeting the CAP standards."

Reducing turnaround time of surgical pathology reports in pathology and laboratory medicine departments
Saeed Alshieban, Khaled Al-Surimi
BMJ Quality Improvement Reports 2015;4: doi:10.1136/bmjquality.u209223.w3773

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To reduce the average length of stay of patients who are admitted for DA-EPOCH-R chemotherapy regimen

"A quality improvement project was initiated to review and revise the workflow and processes involved for the entire episode of treatment. A post-implementation review of the interventions showed cost savings, a reduction of average length of stay from seven days to six days (with a total of 28 days saved over six months), and improved patient and staff experience."

To reduce the average length of stay of patients who are admitted for DA-EPOCH-R chemotherapy regimen
Y M Lee
BMJ Quality Improvement Reports 2015;4: doi:10.1136/bmjquality.u208379.w3434

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Wireless working in hospitals: Improving efficiency and safety of out-of hours

"This initiative introduced a wireless IT system to manage workflow out of hours in hospitals, replacing the pager system. The objectives were to improve the quality and speed of communication between doctors and nurses, reduce information loss and improve satisfaction for both clinicians and patients." 

Wireless working in hospitals: Improving efficiency and safety of out-of hours
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
NICE QIPP Case Study
Quality and productivity example

June 2014

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