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 Substitutions after Registration Permitted.  Payment details at bottom.

This course meets one day, Wednesday, March 24th from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

HC-450:  Six Sigma/lean for Health Care Overview

 Instructor: Roy Kinkaid

 Overview: What is Six Sigma/lean for Health Care?

• It is a repeatable methodology that is strategically focused on improving all parts of a health care organization.
• It improves the efficiency and effectiveness of process that impact the customer (clinical and administrative) and the organization (financial).

 Abstract:

The purpose of the four hour Six Sigma/lean overview is to familiarize health care organizations with:

·        the Six Sigma/lean methodology as it applies to health care

·        quality tools that are included in the methodology

·        successful applications of methodology

·        deciding if Six Sigma/lean is appropriate for their organization

·        training model available through the American Society for Quality – Philadelphia 505 Section

Overview Content/Learning Objectives

• definition of the Six Sigma/lean, Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control methodology as it applies to health care
• quality tools included in the methodology definition and examples of their application
• articles published by health care organizations of successful applications of the methodology
• advantages of the methodology
• awareness of the Philadelphia Section 505 on site Six Sigma/lean training model for health care organizations

Who should attend?

• Management at all levels, quality staff, and anyone interested in learning more about Six Sigma/lean as it applies to healthcare.

Prerequisites: none

The fees include all materials required for the course.  A morning continental breakfast and lunch are included in the tuition.

1.   A 10 % discount will be applied to the purchase of 3 or more registrations either on-line or with a company purchase order.

Payment for the course is due by the first class session unless prior arrangements are made with the Registrar.

Questions: Email: captkmcc@verizon.net

Phone: 610-696-7589

For Payment by Check

Make payable to: ASQ Philadelphia Section 505

Mail remittance to:

ASQ Philadelphia Education Registrar

149 Kirkland Ave

West Chester PA 19380-3982

For Invoicing:

Send Company Purchase Order made to: ASQ Philadelphia Section 505

Provide: Contact name, mailing address, telephone number of the person to receive the invoice.

Send to

ASQ Philadelphia Education Registrar

149 Kirkland Ave.

West Chester, PA  19380-3982

This course is available as an ON-SITE presentation, subject to the instructor’s availability.  The only requirement for an on-site course is a minimum enrollment of eight students.  The course content can be customized to fit your unique situation.  The instructor will negotiate on-site training on a case-by-case basis.