Slide Presentation from the AHRQ 2007 Annual Conference

Results of Lean Implementation: From October 2005 -July 2007

• 94 RIEs implemented.
• 395 employees participated.
• $8.1 million in reduced costs/increased revenue ($3.5m in 2006, $4.6m in 2007).
• Examples of improved quality of care:
  • Diabetic Foot Exams: 14% to 24%
  • Recovery Time: 210 minutes to 134 minutes
  • Antibiotic within 60 minutes of incision: 80% to 90%