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  • Title: Data from ED patient tracking system help identify X-ray cycle time improvements.
    Journal: Data Strateg Benchmarks; 1998 Jan; 2(1):4-8. PubMed ID: 10345351.
    Abstract:
    Innovative use of data enables ED to reduce X-ray cycle time, improve patient satisfaction. Here are the details of how a large urban hospital tapped its patient tracking system to identify operational problems that were jeopardizing patient satisfaction. The result: a revamped X-ray process that cuts cycle time by more than half, shorter LOS for all ED patients, and greater ED capacity.
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