The Lean Paradox: Time and Other Dimensions in Healthcare Quality

April 15, 2016

Example of a Lean Improvement Project and the Continuum of Care. Motivation for Lean Improvement : Reduce Emergency Room and inpatient use in Behavioral Health Setting. Goals: 25% reduction of Medicaid‐funded inpatient costs for Behavioral Healthcare for calendar year 2010. Increased collaboration between inpatient and outpatient providers. Increased financial resources for outpatient services. Availability of correct level of service when needed.

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