The Implementation of Lean Six Sigma Principles to Improve the Value of Care Delivery for Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients: The Perioperative Institute of Surgical Excellence Experience.

Background: With the projected increase in the volume of total joint arthroplasty (TJA), minimizing variations in surgery times, hospital length of stay (LOS), discharge dispositions, and inhospital complication rates would help reduce costs and improve the quality of care. As the move toward bundle payment models gains further traction, providers will be reimbursed based on the quality and cost associated with the surgical episode. As such, it remains critical to design and implement high-quality cost-effective perioperative delivery care models.