Rethinking Treatment

摘要

Changing and improving complex processes in healthcare settings aren't easy tasks. They require a systems approach using a variety of quality improvement methods and tools. One team at a New Mexico hospital tapped into Six Sigma to improve the way it managed patient glycemia, which in turn improved care and saved thousands of dollars. Glycemia is the presence of glucose circulating in bloodstreams. Hyperglycemia is the excessive amount of glucose and one of the symptoms of diabetes. For those with diabetes, high blood sugar levels can be dangerous and even life-threatening.