, 2011). Other evidence has demonstrated that even small Six Sigma projects can yield positive results, making a case that even after an initial round of successful projects has been undertaken, it is still worthwhile to continue with other Six Sigma projects to earn incremental gains toward the program's error-free objective (Heuvel, Does & Bisgaard, 2005)
, 2011). Other evidence has demonstrated that even small Six Sigma projects can yield positive results, making a case that even after an initial round of successful projects has been undertaken, it is still worthwhile to continue with other Six Sigma projects to earn incremental gains toward the program's error-free objective (Heuvel, Does & Bisgaard, 2005)
The more expertise one acquires on Six Sigma and implementing its techniques, the higher one goes on the Six Sigma hierarchy, which is structured as belts in karate, the black belt being the highest. The point of Six Sigma is to institute "systematic innovation efforts" (Koning et al
Studies that specifically link Six Sigma efforts to reduce length of stay show promise. In a study of an ophthalmology clinic in Jordan found that length of stay was reduced by 44% (Mandahawi, et al
1). Some of these factors are related to the pay-for-performance culture in America (McDonald & Kirk, 2013)
Six Sigma initiatives can affect some of these factors, in particular the expanded coverage and development of post-care alternatives, and the greater number of people in managed care plans and facilities. The primary tool that will be used to address these processes is Kano's model to capture customer critical requirements (Trusko et al