A Multifaceted Approach to Reducing Delays in Discharge

At St. Elizabeth delays in discharges come from various sources and as such are needed to be addressed with a variety of approaches to accomplish our desired reductions.  We set out to reduce our discharge delays and found that the use of structured project deployment and support from workouts and collaborations are providing sustainable improvements for our patients and our system. 

After attending this Abstract, the attendees will be able to explain the different types of engagement strategies that were used to support the continuous improvement applications.

After attending this Abstract, the attendees, will be able to leverage the past work to support and influence parties previously not included at the table to be present and engaged.

Author

Being in various areas of process improvement throughout my 18-yr career has allowed me to see diverse cultures and opportunities and make great relationships.  Working in healthcare has allowed me to see things in a different lens than was originally planned.  This opportunity to use information and techniques learned in other industries in a fresh light continues to challenge and engage me.  When not focused on work I can be found outside with family and friends enjoying nature during walks, hikes, creeking, mountain biking, and am always on the lookout for a good spot to put a hammock.