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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At Genesis, our growing and diverse team of employees change the lives of our guests and residents each day. Keeping them vital, active and independent serves as daily inspiration as to why they chose Genesis in the first place – to change lives, including their own. Getting people back to a healthier state is our promise and what motivates us. Every day is life changing.

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