Rapid Process Improvement Workshop
Key aspects of ED throughput are the admission and
discharge processes. The 1st RPIW conducted resulted
in the reallocation of an existing nursing role, to a new role responsible for managing overall flow in the ED.
A color-code system in the electronic medical record
was also developed as a visual notification tool advising
of upcoming inpatient admissions. A department
track board was installed to improve communication
and to reduce delays among all care team members.