Six Sigma in healthcare delivery

Abstract

This article comprehensively assesses Six Sigma healthcare applications and impact.

Applying Lean Six Sigma methodology to reduce cesarean section rate

“…Complex processes, in which variability is likely to be high, lend themselves well to LSS methodology that focuses on reducing variables and defects. 15 To the best of our knowledge, from Pubmed searches up until June 1, 2016, this is the first study to show that LSS can be used to reduce the rate of cesarean sections. Our study demonstrated that LSS successfully reduced cesarean section rate by 9.8%, from 41.8% to 32%, with an increase in Six Sigma score from 1.704 to 1.967 (P < .001).…”

“…The process of cesarean section reduction is complex, requiring the coordination of several different groups including pregnant women, obstetricians, anesthetists, and midwives. Complex processes, in which variability is likely to be high, lend themselves well to LSS methodology that focuses on reducing variables and defects . To the best of our knowledge, from Pubmed searches up until June 1, 2016, this is the first study to show that LSS can be used to reduce the rate of cesarean sections.…”

Implementation of the systems approach to improve a pharmacist-managed vancomycin dosing service

“…Six Sigma and lean theory, for example, focus on identifying the weaknesses and inefficiencies of existing systems. 12 These methods can overlook what a system does well; in our study, we identified three processes that did not need improvement along with seven that did. Our experience exemplified the ability of the systems approach to deconstruct a service to its most necessary components and detect both strengths and weaknesses.…”

Implementasi Six Sigma untuk Perbaikan Produk Nickel Pig Iron

“…Berbagai penelitian implementasi Six Sigma sudah dilakukan di berbagai bidang dan telah memberikan hasil yang perbaikan signifikan seperti manufaktur (Indrawati & Ridwansyah, 2015), pendidikan (Patil, Kamlapur, & Dhore, 2006), kontruksi (Han, Chae, Im, & Ryu, 2008), perbankan (Putri, Gunawan, & Sutanto, 2017), dan kesehatan (J. Liberatore, 2013).…”