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Reduce Missing Lab Orders
A little bit of extra coordination to cut down on missing order yielded a lot of savings for this team.
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Why This Matters
- Missing lab orders cost money and are frustrating for patients and employees alike.
Test of Change
- Assigning a point person to coordinate orders across departments
Saving Money One Needle at a Time
Phlebotomists saved money after seeing that standard needles can be just as effective as a butterfly needles and costs less.
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Why This Matters
- Keeping costs down helps keep Kaiser Permanente affordable for members and patients
Test of Change
- Phlebotomists self-monitoring butterfly needle usage