Which best illustrates the methods of Lean Six Sigma for quality management?
1. The emergency department manager looks at the month?s patient usage totals before deciding on how to
change staffing.
2. The charge nurse of the ICU sets a goal for the day that every patient call light will be answered in less
than 1 minute.
3. The floor manager does a small study to find out patient satisfaction ratings for January before deciding
about staffing.
4. The team leader encourages the floor staff to turn off lights and water when not in use.
4
Explanation: 1. Lean Six Sigma focuses on quality management through controlling waste. The other methods
are Six Sigma, continuous quality improvement, and total quality management, respectively.
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