The goal of this project was to reduce lead times for sample processing caused by the increased sample volume received by a laboratory with limited technician capacity. Cluttered work space, distractions, and lack of a technology-based tracking system all affected the time for sample processing at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Hospital laboratory, Bedford. Observing and measuring the pre-analytical work-flow enabled the team to use lean methods to suggest changes, develop plans for evaluating results, and outline actions for sustainability.

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Creator

• Yusif, Michelangela Amira
• DelDotto, Darcy

Subject

• Industry
• Health
• Sustainability

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-031312-102555

Keyword

• Sustainable development--Environmental aspects
• Community development
• Sustainability

Advisor

• Johnson, Sharon

Year

• 2012

Sponsor

• Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Hospital Laboratory

Date created

• 2012-03-13

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright