Increasing Frequency of Hemoglobin A1c Measurements in Hospitalized Patients With Diabetes: A Quality Improvement Project Using Lean Six Sigma
Authors' conclusion
We demonstrate a novel approach in improving A1c in hospitalized patients. Lean Six Sigma may represent a valuable methodology for community hospitals to improve inpatient diabetes care.
Study context
- Population
- Inpatients with DM consecutively admitted to a community hospital, Jan 2016–Jun 2021, without an A1c in the previous 3 months; mean age 70.9 years, 52.2% male, 57.0% white
- Comparison
- Postintervention vs preintervention
- Outcome
- Frequency of A1c measurement
Methodological detailsbefore-after, Lean Six Sigma, single community hospital, preintervention vs postintervention comparison
- Before-after
- Lean Six Sigma
- Single community hospital
- Preintervention vs postintervention comparison
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
A1c measurements
P < 0.001
Further findings
Patients seen by diabetes consult service
P < 0.001
LOS
P < 0.001
Original publication
Increasing Frequency of Hemoglobin A1c Measurements in Hospitalized Patients With Diabetes: A Quality Improvement Project Using Lean Six Sigma. J Diabetes Sci Technol. Published 14 February 2023. doi:10.
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