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Results of Lean Implementation: From October 2005 -July 2007
- 94 RIEs implemented.
- 395 employees participated.
- $8.1 million in reduced costs/increased revenue ($3.5m in 2006, $4.6m in 2007).
- Examples of improved quality of care:
- Diabetic Foot Exams: 14% to 24%
- Recovery Time: 210 minutes to 134 minutes
- Antibiotic within 60 minutes of incision: 80% to 90%
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