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Minnesota Department of Transportation discovers communication errors through process improvement
Published December 30, 2010
The Minnesota Department of Transportation launched a Project Development Process Improvement initiative earlier this year in order to address some issues in the department's construction planning process. Read More
Michigan public school system prepares for increased standardized testing with continuous improvement program
Published December 29, 2010
The superintendent of the Sturgis Public School system in Sturgis, Michigan, is confident that district will do well in his absence as he leaves the groundwork for the implementation of a continuous improvement program geared to increase the number of students who meet national education standards. Read More
Michigan hospital maintains high standards of care with process improvement program
Published December 29, 2010
Pennock Hospital, which serves the West Michigan area, has become a leading healthcare institution through its commitment to patient care and quality service. Read More
Ontario hospital reduces MRI wait times through process improvement
Published December 29, 2010
Southlake Regional Health Care Centre in Newmarket, Canada, recently implemented a process improvement project, which led to reduced MRI wait times for York Region area patients. Read More
New Girl Scouts CEO brings process improvement experience to the table
Published December 29, 2010
Roberta Preston, a former accounting services employee with process improvement experience, recently started as the new chief executive officer of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma. Read More
Massachusetts' physicians use patient data to guide performance improvements
Published December 28, 2010
A recent study shows that physicians in Massachusetts incorporated data from a statewide patient experience survey conducted by the Massachusetts Health Quality Partners into performance improvement initiatives. Read More
The Scarborough Hospital celebrates performance improvement results
Published December 27, 2010
The Scarborough Hospital-Birchmount Campus in Toronto, Canada, recently held a celebration for the significant reduction in patient wait times achieved through its performance improvement project. Read More
Ohio pediatric hospital garners international recognition for process improvements
Published December 23, 2010
Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio recently received international attention for its process improvements driven by a team-based approach. Read More
Federal performance improvement bill passes the House
Published December 22, 2010
With a vote of 216 to 139, the House recently passed the bipartisan Government Efficiency, Effectiveness and Performance Improvement Act, that aims to provide Congress with the tools to minimize waste and reduce the national deficit. Read More
Former CEO with process improvement experience chosen to lead labor and business coalition
Published December 21, 2010
Mike Brown, the former chief executive officer of Santa Barbara County, California, was recently appointed director of governmental affairs for the Coalition of Labor, Agriculture and Business. Read More
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