Improving Papanicolaou test quality and reducing medical errors by using Toyota production system methods.

Stephen S. Raab; Carey Andrew-JaJa; Jennifer L Condel; David J Dabbs

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Improving Papanicolaou test quality and reducing medical errors by using Toyota production system methods.

June 24, 2010

Raab SS, Andrew-JaJa C, Condel JL, et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2006;194(1).

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This study demonstrated improved outcomes with implementation of an office redesign in workflow based on Toyota production systems methods.

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