Lean Six Sigma in Handwashing Improves Healthcare Service

Posted by: meikah | 28 September 2009 | 9:30 pm

In the U.S., two million cases of patient deaths or serious illnesses are caused by infection acquired in the hospitals. Because of this, healthcare management embarked on a hand-hygiene compliance.

This effort aims to have 90% percentage in hand hygiene compliance. The system is incorporating Lean Six Sigma principles.

Read the study here.

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