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Although the ED had recently been redesigned, the 32-bed unit was constantly at capacity, forcing the arriving patients to fill the crowded waiting area. Philips Blue Jay Consulting was brought in to facilitate change and manage the department. Two consultants worked side by side with the caregivers for six months.
The consultants completed a comprehensive assessment. The anticipated volume of 155 patients a day was averaging over 170 patients a day and the facility processes were not consistently followed. The community’s perception of the ED was poor but it was the only ED for 45 miles so most patients did not have an alternative.
The assessment identified several areas needing improvement including process standardization, accountability, wait times and walk out rates, and more.
The consultants gathered feedback from the caregivers, asking them to identify specific barriers to providing quality, efficient care to patients. 250+ barriers were identified, prioritized on key areas, and workgroups were formed to address the issues.
The triage team focused on improving the front end processes. This included triage education, customer service for arriving patients, and redesigning the lobby. The throughput team concentrated on realigning the zones of care, addressing the arrival patterns of the patients and staffing to meet the demands.
The reduction in patients leaving the waiting room without being seen equated to over 1,000 ED patients, representing a $2.8 million increase in revenue for the facility. The enhanced triage process represented improved time to the doctor, thus decreasing risk to patients. The enhanced processes decreased wasted steps and time, improving caregiver and patient satisfaction.
* Results from case studies are not predictive of results in other cases. Results in other cases may vary
Rick McCraw, MBA, MHA, RN, CEN, FACHE Principal and Assessments Lead
Rick provides 30+ years of experience in emergency, trauma, and physician practice leadership. He led a Level 1 trauma center and has led programs reducing LWBS and door-to-provider times and streamlined nursing workflow and the ED discharge process.
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