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What is the main objective of Six Sigma?
What is the main objective of Six Sigma?
- Increase variations in products
- Deliver high performance and value to the customer (correct)
- Implement fast production practices
- Reduce production time and costs
Which process in Six Sigma is used to develop new processes?
Which process in Six Sigma is used to develop new processes?
- Variation reduction
- DMADV (correct)
- Eliminating waste
- DMAIC
What is the key tenet of Lean production practice?
What is the key tenet of Lean production practice?
- Preserve value with less work (correct)
- Implement complex processes
- Focus on variations
- Increase production time and costs
Which of the following is a benefit of Lean implementation?
Which of the following is a benefit of Lean implementation?
What does DMAIC stand for in Six Sigma procedures?
What does DMAIC stand for in Six Sigma procedures?
What is the primary focus of Six Sigma improvement projects?
What is the primary focus of Six Sigma improvement projects?
What is the ultimate goal discussed in the chapter regarding quality in CS departments?
What is the ultimate goal discussed in the chapter regarding quality in CS departments?
What was the initial benchmark for the Ritz-Carlton hotel chain in their quality journey?
What was the initial benchmark for the Ritz-Carlton hotel chain in their quality journey?
In the context of quality improvement, what does reducing cycle time refer to?
In the context of quality improvement, what does reducing cycle time refer to?
Why is it important for top-level administrators to emphasize quality according to the text?
Why is it important for top-level administrators to emphasize quality according to the text?
What type of approach does the text suggest to move a facility towards ideal quality?
What type of approach does the text suggest to move a facility towards ideal quality?
Why does the text emphasize that departmental quality should be multidisciplinary?
Why does the text emphasize that departmental quality should be multidisciplinary?
What is the central focus of Central Service (CS) professionals based on the text?
What is the central focus of Central Service (CS) professionals based on the text?
How do quality products and services provided by CS technicians impact patient outcomes?
How do quality products and services provided by CS technicians impact patient outcomes?
Why is it more challenging for CS personnel to provide quality products and services today?
Why is it more challenging for CS personnel to provide quality products and services today?
What is a key factor that can have dramatic consequences on both patient health and safety according to the text?
What is a key factor that can have dramatic consequences on both patient health and safety according to the text?
Who are the internal customers served directly by CS technicians within a healthcare facility?
Who are the internal customers served directly by CS technicians within a healthcare facility?
What is the main expectation of healthcare consumers from the products and services they receive?
What is the main expectation of healthcare consumers from the products and services they receive?
What is a key reason why better products are on the market to check for lumen cleanliness?
What is a key reason why better products are on the market to check for lumen cleanliness?
Why is it crucial for CS technicians to take an active role in process improvement projects?
Why is it crucial for CS technicians to take an active role in process improvement projects?
What does adopting a team mentality in the CS department involve?
What does adopting a team mentality in the CS department involve?
Why is attaining CS certification emphasized for technicians?
Why is attaining CS certification emphasized for technicians?
How does utilizing technology in instrumentation relate to ensuring quality products?
How does utilizing technology in instrumentation relate to ensuring quality products?
Why should CS technicians assume responsibility for survey readiness?
Why should CS technicians assume responsibility for survey readiness?
What is the primary purpose of HCAHPS according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of HCAHPS according to the text?
How does the Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) initiative impact hospitals?
How does the Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) initiative impact hospitals?
What does Magnet Status signify for hospitals?
What does Magnet Status signify for hospitals?
How does ISO 9000 benefit companies according to the text?
How does ISO 9000 benefit companies according to the text?
What is the implication of not reaching HCAHPS goals for healthcare facilities?
What is the implication of not reaching HCAHPS goals for healthcare facilities?
In what aspect does every technician in a CS department play a role according to the text?
In what aspect does every technician in a CS department play a role according to the text?
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