HC 450-3B SIX SIGMA/LEAN FOR HEALTHCARE - AN OVERVIEW

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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.

      2.   This course will be held if there are at least 6 registered and paid attendees.

3.   Do not pay the course fee until you are notified by the instructor that the course will be offered.

4.   The Instructor will contact you if the course IS held or if it is NOT held.

 

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

 

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

Questions: Email: captkmcc@verizon.net

Phone: 610-696-7589

 

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.

 

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 from 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM (ET)

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