The Nurse Manager Is Planning to Implement the Lean Six

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse manager is planning to implement the Lean Six Sigma system on the nursing unit to improve the quality of care.Which should the manager implement when following this model?

• A) Shortening break time
• B) Ordering more supplies than needed on the unit to ensure they never run out
• C) Replacing a licensed staff member with unlicensed assistive personnel
• D) Decreasing staff when the census is low

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