Increasing Frequency of Hemoglobin A1C Measurements in Hospitalized Patients With Diabetes: A Quality Improvement Project Using Lean Six Sigma.
Sara Atiq KhanAndrew Paul DemidowichMegan M TschudyJoyce WedlerWilson LamyIniuboho AkpandakLee Ann AlexanderIsha MisraAniket SidhayeLeo RotelloMihail ZilbermintPublished in: Journal of diabetes science and technology (2023)
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.