QI Example: Kaizen Event on Paper Reduction (Bethlehem , PA)

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This one-page report illustrates how the Bethlehem Health Bureau engaged in a Kaizen event through quality improvement (QI) processes to eliminate waste and decrease the use of paper and other printing supplies. For those ready to apply QI to agency functions, this resource serves as an excellent example of a successful QI project.

Program: Public Health Infrastructure

Submitted Date: Feb 03, 2010 | Modified Date: Sep 30, 2025

Primary Toolkit: Quality Improvement Toolkit | Secondary Toolkit: Quality Improvement Toolkit

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Institution Type: LHD - City,

Keywords: Accreditation and Quality Improvement

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