Using lean methodology to optimize time to antibiotic administration in patients with sepsis

Results of a study to apply lean methodology to an inpatient pharmacy workflow to optimize timely administration of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)-approved antibiotics for patients with severe sepsis or septic shock are presented. Lean methodology was successfully used to reduce time to antibiotic administration, which led to improved compliance with the newly implemented sepsis CMS core measure.
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news