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A six sigma trial for reduction of error rates in pathology laboratory

Author(s) -

Zeynep Tosuner,

Zuhal Güçin,

Tuğçe Kıran,

Nur Büyükpınarbaşılı,

Seval Turna,

Olcay Taskiran,

Dilek Sema Arıcı

Publication year - 2016

Publication title -

turkish journal of pathology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.305

H-Index - 14

eISSN - 1309-5730

pISSN - 1018-5615

DOI - 10.5146/tjpath.2015.01356

Subject(s) - six sigma , supervisor , statistics , quality assurance , reduction (mathematics) , systematic error , computer science , sigma , quality management , operations management , medicine , mathematics , pathology , external quality assessment , engineering , management system , geometry , physics , quantum mechanics , lean manufacturing , political science , law

A major target of quality assurance is the minimization of error rates in order to enhance patient safety. Six Sigma is a method targeting zero error (3.4 errors per million events) used in industry. The five main principles of Six Sigma are defining, measuring, analysis, improvement and control. Using this methodology, the causes of errors can be examined and process improvement strategies can be identified. The aim of our study was to evaluate the utility of Six Sigma methodology in error reduction in our pathology laboratory.

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