Publication Date
5-5-2017
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
First Advisor
Damodaran, Purushothaman
Degree Name
B.S. (Bachelor of Science)
Legacy Department
Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
Abstract
The Physician Treatment Center (PTC) at Central DuPage Hospital, part of Northwestern Medicine, has seen a 21% increase in patients over the past year. This increase caused severe strain on PTC staff and space. Before deciding to purchase more resources, according to best business practices, the project team was assembled to optimize process efficiency. The purpose of this study is to reduce overworking and overcrowding in the PTC through accurate centralized scheduling and the reduction of patient in-room time. These together will lead to a reduction in the check-in to discharge time of the patient. These objectives were accomplished through the use of Six Sigma’s DMAIC Cycle and Lean methodology.
Recommended Citation
Sheehan, Natalie A.; Bergmann, Shekinah; and Nonnemacher, Grant, "Decreasing Check-In to Discharge Time in the PTC" (2017). Honors Capstones. 375.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/studentengagement-honorscapstones/375
Extent
30 pages
Language
eng
Publisher
Northern Illinois University
Rights Statement
In Copyright
Rights Statement 2
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Media Type
Text
