September 10, 2025PLoS ONEOpen Access

Reducing emergency department length of stay for hematology patients of tikur anbessa specialized hospital: An improvement initiative

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Quality improvement initiative reduced ED length of stay by 62.5% in hematology patients, highlighting systemic efficiency.

Median length of stay decreased by 62.5%, from 144 hours to 54 hours, showing significant improvement in patient flow.
Consultation time fell by 80%, reducing from 12 hours to 2.4 hours, which enhances responsiveness in care delivery.
Lab turnaround time improved by 70%, decreasing from 78 hours to 23.25 hours, streamlining diagnostics for patients.
Targeted interventions show effectiveness in reducing emergency department congestion, suggesting models for further initiatives.

Merahi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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