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Collaboration Across Teams Reduces Interruptions
Laboratory and emergency departments teamed up to decrease work interruptions caused by non-urgent test result notifications.
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Why This Matters
- Workplace interruptions can add stress, increase patient errors and cause patients to feel like they’re not receiving good care.
Test of Change
- Lab staff tested the secure chat messaging in Kaiser Permanente’s electronic health record system to notify Emergency Department nurses about non-urgent lab results instead of using their hands-free, voice-controlled wearable communication devices.
Savings Arrive on Wheels
Emergency Department clerks saved more than $88,000 in paper and copying costs by switching to laptop computers on wheels to gather member signatures instead of paper registration forms.
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Why This Matters
- Leaving old tools behind and embracing new technology leads to savings and efficiency.
Test of Change
- By using laptops on wheels, the team saved $88,000 in paper records, copying, ink, paper and scanning.