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Six Sigma for home health care: Applying theories & methodologies

Christian Hernandeza University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Jennifer J. Lopezb Duke University, Durham, NC, USAView further author information
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Richard Melnycc University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USAView further author information
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Mark Friedmanc University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USAView further author information
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Howard Gitlowc University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USAView further author information
Pages 175-182 | Received 13 Jun 2018, Accepted 02 May 2019, Published online: 27 Jun 2019

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