Methods: Use the five steps of Six Sigma process to define the program, meassure and Analyze the data, Improve the process and Control the result , using the 5S method and visualization method to manage the desktop staffs and data materials; Change the working environment to effective use of space , improving the outpatient service by education material, visualize the clinic process to patient to avoiding mistakes while finding the patient recording charts; Design the multifunctional dressing care trolley to reduce repeated walking; Clarify and rebuild the treatment process, and improve the chronic wound dressing process.
Results: After 9 months , the average cost of dressing change material (gauze, aseptic package, normal saline) was reduced from 10.8RMB to 8.1RMB by 25%, and the dressing time was 24 minutes compare to formal time 32 minutes shortened by 25%, while the rate of wound infection is 15.14% compare to the original rate 14.47%, there is no significant difference. The healing time was 42.4 days is shorter to the original time.
Conclusion: Application of Lean Six Sigma in wound care clinic effectively reduce the medical cost and improve the efficiency of wound care.