Reduction of regulated medical waste using lean sigma results in financial gains for hospital

Jerry Stonemetz; Julius C Pham; Alejandro J Necochea; John McGready; Robert E Hody; Elizabeth A Martinez

doi:10.1016/j.anclin.2010.11.007

Reduction of regulated medical waste using lean sigma results in financial gains for hospital

Anesthesiol Clin. 2011 Mar;29(1):145-52. doi: 10.1016/j.anclin.2010.11.007.

Authors

Jerry Stonemetz¹, Julius C Pham, Alejandro J Necochea, John McGready, Robert E Hody, Elizabeth A Martinez

Affiliation

¹ Department Anesthesia & Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA. Jstonemetz@jhmi.edu

PMID: 21295759
DOI: 10.1016/j.anclin.2010.11.007

Abstract

This article describes how anesthesiologists can lead innovation and process improvement focused on regulated medical waste reduction and cost savings using a process improvement methodology known as Lean Sigma.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Algorithms
Anesthesiology / economics
Costs and Cost Analysis
Data Interpretation, Statistical
Economics, Hospital
Medical Waste Disposal / economics*
Medical Waste Disposal / legislation & jurisprudence*
Operating Rooms / organization & administration
Prospective Studies
Quality Improvement
United States

Substances

Medical Waste Disposal