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Canadian hospital able to handle flu outbreak thanks to process improvement
Published January 31, 2011
Quinte Health Care, based in Ontario, Canada, is continuing to realize benefits from its new process improvement program, which is funded by the province. Read More
North Carolina hospital reduces surgical site infections thanks to performance improvement
Published January 31, 2011
Lenoir Memorial Hospital, based in Kinston, North Carolina, recently received recognition for its surgical care performance improvements. Read More
Illinois health system's process improvements spur pledge of ER service in 30 minutes or less
Published January 31, 2011
Vista Health System based in Waukegan, Illinois, recently launched a "30 Minutes or Less ER Service Pledge" at the culmination of its six-month process improvement program. Read More
UT at Martin improves operational efficiency after creating process improvement position
Published January 31, 2011
The University of Tennessee at Martin has achieved operational efficiency, thanks to a new process improvement facilitator who has been able to successfully lead improvements throughout the institution despite a limited budget. Read More
Risk management role play helps prepare bank executives for crises
Published January 31, 2011
Financial institutions are beginning to learn risk management skills through role play, helping them achieve performance improvements in crisis situations. Read More
Arizona bank investment in solar energy leads to new division
Published January 31, 2011
Phoenix's National Bank of Arizona has achieved continuous improvement thanks to an investment in solar energy for the bank's headquarters. Read More
Marine Corps maintenance center receives continuous process improvement award
Published January 28, 2011
The Maintenance Center Albany team recently won a Marine Corps-wide excellence award thanks to its continuous process improvement accomplishments. Read More
McCormick uses money saved through continuous improvement to invest in product innovation
Published January 26, 2011
McCormick recently released its fourth quarter results, attributing the 6 percent increase in sales to the efforts of the company's Comprehensive Continuous Improvement program. Read More
Pharmaceutical company implements Lean Six Sigma to improve R&D efficiency
Published January 24, 2011
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories recently implemented a Lean Six Sigma program, which has already begun to improve the company's operations. Read More
Clarence, New York, reduces expenses by implementing Lean Six Sigma
Published January 20, 2011
The State University of New York satellite campus University at Buffalo and the town of Clarence, New York, partnered together to train government employees in Lean Six Sigma in order to improve municipal services. Read More
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