The nurse is working in a healthcare setting that has implemented Lean Six Sigma. Which of the following should the nurse anticipate with regard to this model?
A)Shorter breaks
B)Ordering extra supplies
C)Replacing licensed with unlicensed personnel
D)Decreasing staff when the census is low

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A)Lean Six Sigma focuses on eliminating waste and improving process flow. Thus, when a unit's census decreases, the unit's manager would decrease the number of staff. Replacing licensed staff members with unlicensed personnel may not be safe. The unit would cut back on ordering supplies that are not needed when following this model. A shortened break time would not be considered reducing waste.
B)Lean Six Sigma focuses on eliminating waste and improving process flow. Thus, when a unit's census decreases, the unit's manager would decrease the number of staff. Replacing licensed staff members with unlicensed personnel may not be safe. The unit would cut back on ordering supplies that are not needed when following this model. A shortened break time would not be considered reducing waste.
C)Lean Six Sigma focuses on eliminating waste and improving process flow. Thus, when a unit's census decreases, the unit's manager would decrease the number of staff. Replacing licensed staff members with unlicensed personnel may not be safe. The unit would cut back on ordering supplies that are not needed when following this model. A shortened break time would not be considered reducing waste.
D)Lean Six Sigma focuses on eliminating waste and improving process flow. Thus, when a unit's census decreases, the unit's manager would decrease the number of staff. Replacing licensed staff members with unlicensed personnel may not be safe. The unit would cut back on ordering supplies that are not needed when following this model. A shortened break time would not be considered reducing waste.

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