| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2871483 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2016 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Lean and value stream mapping can be safely applied to the clinical algorithms of high-risk patient care. We demonstrate that elimination of non-value-added steps can safely decrease preincision time without increasing patient risk in patients who undergo pulmonary lobectomy. Selected centers may be able to adopt some of these lean-driven protocols.
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Authors
Robert James MD, MBA, Brad L. MD, Caroline BS, James MD, Victoria MD, Matthew MD, Ralph MD, Michelle MD, Ayesha MD, William Quinton MD, Colleen MD, Jack MD, Thomas E. MD,