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All Hands for kp.org
Primary care team used the entire staff for a sign-up promotion, they posted signs to encourage registration, and spoke with patients about the benefits of KP.org.
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Why This Matters
- Members are better served and get better care when signed up with KP.org
Test of Change
- Getting all team members involved in the promotional effort
Kid Food: Serve It
Pediatrics team suggested kid-friendly food like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and created restaurant style menus with imagery of zoo animals.
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Why This Matters
- Kids need to eat, and wasted food is wasting money.
Test of Change
- Offering kid-friendly food items
Ensure On-Time Blood Labs
This team's ability to get results back to doctors quickly improved when it tweaked workflows and schedules.
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Why This Matters
- Delivering blood results on time provides better patient care.
Test of Change
- Having lab assistants round to pick up blood samples earlier
Cut Transport Turnaround Times
This Transport team got patients discharged or to their next destination quicker when they began keeping gurneys where they were needed, cleaned and ready for the next patient.
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Why This Matters
- Reducing transport times improves inpatient care, service and efficiency.
Test of Change
- Placing equipment where needed