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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Quality Improvement Science
  • Oncology Nursing

Background:

  • Long wait times in chemotherapy infusion clinics negatively impact patient satisfaction.
  • Optimizing clinic workflow is crucial for improving patient experience and care delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To decrease outpatient infusion clinic wait times by 20% using the Model for Improvement.
  • To enhance patient satisfaction by addressing prolonged waiting periods.

Main Methods:

  • A multidisciplinary team utilized quality improvement tools, including Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles.
  • Methods included patient interviews, time studies, process mapping, and statistical process control charts.
  • An intervention involved creating a 'fast-track' clinic and improving communication protocols.

Main Results:

  • Average wait times for patients not requiring lab work decreased from 1 hour 33 minutes to 1 hour 12 minutes (a 23% reduction).
  • Statistical process control charts demonstrated a significant shift in wait times post-intervention.
  • Wait times for patients requiring lab work did not show significant change.

Conclusions:

  • A 'fast-track' clinic designation and enhanced communication effectively reduced wait times for specific patient groups.
  • Sustaining these improvements and addressing wait times for all patients remain future objectives.