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Objectives:
  -   Establish a more efficient laboratory
  -   Increase capacity
  -   Improve turnaround times (TAT) for testing and
      reporting

Solution:
  -   Implemented a Lean Heathcare intiative
  -   Organized the workplace (5S)
  -   Documented process workflow
  -   Reduced batch size
  -   Standardized work

Accomplishments:
  -   19% reduction in stat turnaround time
  -   24% reduction in routine (CBC, Diff, Kidney,
      U Chem, and U Micro) turnaround times

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