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Originally Posted by daviskgb
If they do not improve their processes throughput will not change.
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Right on! More space does not necessarily eliminate numerous potential bottlenecks. These include (but are not limited to): triage, volunteer receptionists with no medical training, staff shortages, physician coverage, physician extenders, and poor processes that are within and without the ER such as lab and radiology.
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