The use of six sigma methodology to evaluate the analytical performances of clinical chemistry analyzers

2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Özlem Gülbahar ◽  
Murat Kocabıyık ◽  
Mehmed Zahid Çıracı ◽  
Canan Demirtaş ◽  
Fatma Uçar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Six Sigma ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Clinical Chemistry ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Biochemical Tests ◽  
Analytical Process ◽  
World Class ◽  
Six Sigma Methodology ◽  
Analytical Platforms

AbstractIntroduction:In our study, we aimed to evaluate the analytical process performances of the biochemistry tests in the analysis systems that were widely used in the clinical laboratories by using the six-sigma methodology.Methods:The analytical performances of four different analytical platforms (Beckman Coulter-Olympus AU2700, Abbott-Architect C8000, Roche-Cobas 8000, and Siemens-ADVIA 2400) running 18 biochemical tests (urea, creatinine, uric acid, total bilirubin, AST, ALT, ALP, LDH, HDL-C, CaResults:The parameters that have σ≥6 which means in world class are HDL-C and ALP in all four systems, while only NaDiscussion and conclusion:To improvement and monitoring of the analytical process performance as a part of total quality of a clinical laboratory to provide continuous improving, sigma levels can be used as it is a reliable method.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Quality Control Data of Clinical Chemistry Parameters using Six Sigma Metrics Tool in Clinical Laboratory

2021 ◽  
pp. 305-309
Author(s):  
G. Anuradha ◽  
S. Santhinigopalakrishnan ◽  
S. Sumathy
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Six Sigma ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Clinical Biochemistry ◽  
Clinical Chemistry ◽  
Control Data ◽  
Laboratory Performance ◽  
Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory ◽  
Quality Control Data

Background: Physicians rely on laboratory results for treating patients. So it is the duty of laboratories to assure quality of the results released. So laboratory performance should be validated to maintain the quality. Six sigma has now gained recent interest in monitoring the laboratory quality.This study was designed to gauge the clinical chemistry parameters based on six sigma metrics. Materials and Methods: In this retrospective study, both the internal and external quality control data of 26 clinical chemistry parameters were collected for a period of 6 months from June 2020 to November 2020 and the six sigma analysis was done at the Central clinical biochemistry laboratory of Chettinad Hospital and research institute. Results: AST, amylase, lipase, triglyceride, HDL, iron, magnesium, creatine kinase showed sigma values more than 6.Uric acid, total protein, ALT, direct bilirubin, GGT,cholesterol, cholesterol, calcium, TIBC and phosphorus shows sigma values between 3.5 to 6. Glucose, BUN, creatinine, albumin, Na, K, Chloride, showed sigma values less than 3.5. Conclusion: Six sigma metrics can help in improving the quality of laboratory performance and also helps to standardisethe actual amount of QC that is required by the laboratory for maintaining quality.

scholarly journals Enhancing the Quality of Blended Learning through Six Sigma Methodologies

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-39
Author(s):  
C.R. Rinu Vasanth ◽  
P. Vignesh ◽  
R. Swapna Kuamri
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Six Sigma ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Internet Connectivity ◽  
Bartlett’S Test ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
Six Sigma Methodology ◽  
The Impact

In the current scenario quality control became mandatory for all the sectors .This study is intended to examine the impact of internet facilities on students’ performance through a Blended Learning as a medium in an academic institution. It was examined, how the Blended Learning encompasses a variety of tools to create flexible, rich learning environments that stimulate learners and maximizes the potential for learning? Another objective is Application of Six Sigma methodology in this study is to improve the medium of learning i.e. internet connectivity through a set of procedures in an effective way. Six Sigma can be again viewed as a discipline or an approach driven by data and methodology for eliminating defects in any process- from manufacturing to transactional and from product to service.Keeping the aforesaid two objectives in mind, data was collected from a sample of 119 students residing in various hostel blocks using stratified random sampling technique. Questionnaire was developed after an extensive literature review to measure the impact of internet connectivity in Blended Learning of the students. The questionnaire to measure was based on the model developed by Shawn M. Glynn (2011).The scale was developed by referring to previous models developed by various authors to measure the impact of internet connectivity in the Blended Learning of the students. The statistical analysis used was reliability statistics, KMO, Bartlett’s test and Factor Analysis. The data was analyzed by SPSS version 20). We observed that application of Six Sigma methodology is useful to improve the medium of learning.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijssm.v2i1.11520     Int. J. Soc. Sci. Manage. Vol-2, issue-1: 36-39 

scholarly journals Application of Sigma Metrics for Evaluating the Analytical Performance of Thyroid Profile and Cortisol in Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Smita Natvarbhai Vasava ◽  
Roshni Gokaldas Sadaria
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Six Sigma ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Clinical Biochemistry ◽  
Poor Performance ◽  
Analytical Performance ◽  
Internal Quality ◽  
Six Sigma Methodology ◽  
Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory ◽  
Thyroid Profile

Introduction: Now-a-days quality is the key aspect of clinical laboratory services. The six sigma metrics is an important quality measurement method for evaluating the performance of the clinical laboratory. Aim: To assess the analytical performance of clinical biochemistry laboratory by utilising thyroid profile and cortisol parameters from Internal Quality Control (IQC) data and to calculate sigma values. Materials and Methods: Study was conducted at Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory, Dhiraj General Hospital, Piparia, Gujarat, India. Retrospectively, IQC data of thyroid profile and cortisol were utilised for six subsequent months (July to December 2019). Coefficient of Variation (CV%) and bias were calculated from IQC data, from that the sigma values were calculated. The sigma values <3, >3 and >6 were indicated by poor performance procedure, good performance and world class performance, respectively. Results: The sigma values were estimated by calculating mean of six months. The mean sigma value of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) and Cortisol were >3 for six months which indicated the good performance. However, sigma value of Triiodothyronine (T3), Tetraiodothyronine (T4) were found to be <3 which indicated poor performance. Conclusion: Six sigma methodology applications for thyroid profile and cortisol was evaluated, it was generally found as good. While T3 and T4 parameters showed low sigma values which requires detailed root cause analysis of analytical process. With the help of six sigma methodology, in clinical biochemistry laboratories, an appropriate Quality Control (QC) programming should be done for each parameter. To maintain six sigma levels is challenging to quality management personnel of laboratory, but it will be helpful to improve quality level in the clinical laboratories.

scholarly journals The Comprehensive Quality in Health Services by Using Six Sigma

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (9) ◽  
pp. 83-103
Author(s):  
Amal Yassin
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Six Sigma ◽  
Practical Importance ◽  
Hospital Management ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Government Hospitals ◽  
Intermediate Degree ◽  
High Degree

Abstract The study aimed to know the overall quality of the concept and its importance in providing high-quality health services and the availability of the key factors in the application and services and to take administrative factors, technical and human and financial, which may contribute to the raise if directed properly and have an adult in improving the quality of health services impact. Based on the nature of the study and the objectives it seeks, the analytical descriptive approach was used. It was based on the study of the phenomenon as it exists in reality and it is treated as a precise description and expressed in qualitative and quantitative terms. To analyze the analytical aspects of the research subject and then collect the initial data through the questionnaire as a main tool for research, designed specifically for this purpose, and distributed to government hospitals in Khartoum State, and included the study community department managers and patients in government hospitals in Khartoum state. A random sample was collected (300) department managers and patients from the Khartoum government hospitals. Each individual has the opportunity to be a member of the study sample during the year 2016. The study concluded with a number of results, the most important of which is that the hospital management has the material potential (furniture, equipment, ...) to use the Six Sigma curriculum with an intermediate degree. The hospital management is ready to use the Six Sigma curriculum to a high degree. Six Sigma In the middle level, the hospital management is keen to train the heads of departments to form teams for the process of continuous improvement to a high degree, the hospital administration is continuously improving the purpose of reducing the deviations and errors that occur, the hospital management is ready to provide an information system Its data continuously At, there is the management of the hospital readiness to provide direct contact with an intermediate degree of quality coaches tuning software system. The study presented a number of recommendations, the most important of which is linking the promotion system in the public hospitals in Khartoum state with the quality control program, paying attention to the overall quality and stressing the possibility of using it in hospitals in Khartoum State because of its scientific and practical importance and improving the quality of the services and the operations provided. Keywords: total quality management, health services, competitiveness, sigma six

The Clinical Laboratory and the Commitment to Quality

2020 ◽  
pp. 204-239
Author(s):  
Marilena Stamouli ◽  
Antonia Mourtzikou
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Medical Laboratory ◽  
Main Role ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Clinical Laboratories ◽  
Preventive Actions ◽  
Harmonization Process ◽  
Six Sigma Methodology ◽  
Total Testing Process ◽  
Definition Of

The main role that clinical laboratories play in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases is clearly evident. Clinical laboratories need to sustain a commitment to quality and demonstrate a certifiable level of compliance. Many strategies are used to reduce laboratory errors, including internal QC procedures, external quality assessment programs, implementation of QIs and six-sigma methodology. All strategies should be consistent with the requirements of the international standard for medical laboratory accreditation and suitable for promoting corrective/preventive actions. They must promote total quality and patient safety and be consistent with the definition of a laboratory error. Harmonization process is in progress; however, further efforts must be made. Total quality management must be evaluated periodically. For a patient-centered approach, there is the need to assure that each and every step of the total testing process is correctly performed, that weaknesses are recognized, and that corrective and preventive actions are designed and implemented.

Six Sigma Methodology in Increasing Spirulina Production

Minerva ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-28
Author(s):  
Daniel Freire ◽  
Omar Flor ◽  
Gabriela Alvarez
Keyword(s):  
Six Sigma ◽  
Culture Media ◽  
Arthrospira Platensis ◽  
Lean Six Sigma ◽  
Growth Monitoring ◽  
Current State ◽  
Physical And Chemical Variables ◽  
Six Sigma Methodology ◽  
Physical And Chemical

This work presents results of improvement in the productivity of Arthrospira platensis (spirulina) in a company dedicated to its production. The six sigma methodology was applied in production processes that require the use of bioreactors. Starting from the analysis of the current state, aspects, physical and chemical variables that directly influence the productivity achieved were identified. Various culture media were tested and subsequently scaled for industrial production. In addition, the incorporation of carbon into the culture medium was controlled, optimizing the range of potential hydrogen pH. The identified parameters were measured and six sigma methodology strategies were assigned. An improvement in productivity corresponding to 66% was verified with the same quality of final product. Keywords: Six sigma, Bioreactors, Productivity, Arthrospira platensis. References [1]E. Ariawan and A. Makalew, “Smart Micro Farm: Sustainable Algae Spirulina Growth Monitoring System” in 10th International Conference on Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (ICITEE), Bali, 2018, pp.1-4. [2]L. Socconini and C. Reato, Lean six sigma: sistema de gestión para liderar empresas. Primera edición. Barcelona: Marge Books, 2019. [3]H. Gutiérrez, Calidad and productividad. Cuarta edición. México D.F.: McGraw-Hill Interamericana, 2014. [4]G. Usharani, P. Saranraj and D. Kanchana, “Spirulina Cultivation: A Review” in International Journal of Pharmaceutical & Biological Archives, vol. 3, no. 6, pp. 1327-1336, December 2012. [5]J. Udin, O. Gani, A. Mahato, I. Sakib and M. Rakiuzzaman, SPIRULINA (Spirulina platensis) PRODUCTION IN DIFFERENT PHOTOBIOREACTORS ON ROOFTOP, International Journal of Business, Social and Scientific Research, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 15-19, January 2020. [6]M. Arredondo, Contabilidad y análisis de costos. Primera edición. México D.F.: Grupo Editorial Patria, 2015. [7]J. García, Contabilidad de costos. Cuarta edición. México D.F.: McGraw-Hill Interamericana, 2014. [8]L. Socconini, Certificación Lean Six Sigma Green Belt para la excelencia en los negocios. Primera edición. Barcelona: Marge Books, 2015. [9]A. Vian, Introducción a la Química Industrial. Segunda edición. Buenos Aires: Reverté, 2012. [10]S. Milton, Estadística para Biología y Ciencias de la Salud. Tercera edición. Madrid: McGraw-Hill Interamericana, 2014.

scholarly journals Evaluation of The Total Quality Performance of Our Clinical Laboratory With Six-Sigma Method

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-40
Author(s):  
Muzaffer KATAR ◽  
Köksal DEVECİ ◽  
Zeliha Cansel ÖZMEN
Keyword(s):  
Six Sigma ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Total Quality ◽  
Quality Performance

scholarly journals Green Quality Improvement Using Six Sigma Method

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 583-588
Author(s):  
Sutrisno Harianto ◽  
Ellysa Nursanti
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Six Sigma ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Improvement Method ◽  
World Class ◽  
Quality Of Products ◽  
And Control ◽  
Level 2 ◽  
Quality Improvement Method

Traditional cast brass handicrafts Majapahit is one of the nation's cultural heritage which has a high historical value. The uniqueness and quality become the hallmark of this craft products. The results of handmade products such as sculptures, wall hangings, souvenirs, ornaments doors and so on. To increase the sales of traditional handicrafts of brass castings, required Majapahit applicative technical efforts in improving the quality of products which are ecofriendly. Quality improvement method such as Six sigma. Six sigma focuses on decreasing flawed rate, by reaching the standard 3, 4 flawed in a thousand possibility. Six sigma has 5 phases; define, measure, analyze, improvement, and control. In this research, six sigma is applied in producing cast brass handicraft starting from making the master mold, preparation of smelting raw materials, cooling process, releasing of the mold, and finishing. Purposefully to improve the quality by overcoming and decreasing the high of flawed possibility and also applying marketing mixture in improving the market segmentation of traditional cast brass of Majapahit market. The result is quality improvement is shown by decreasing happen in number of flawed product in total of mean for about 154, 8 decreased to 59,5. While the calculation of the six sigma, flawed product of cast brass handicraft is for about 1,7625 sigma value or being in level 2 and increased to 3,725 or being in level 4 with the flawed possibility in amount 235,000 for thousand times of production. The ability of production for the requirement which is wanted by the consumers and owning a good enough capability but still needed some correction to achieve world class home industry

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