It's not too late to register for HSPIC 2016
The
Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference 2016
, (HSPI) offers many opportunities for attendees to advance themselves. Join the Society for Health Systems and IISE in Houston, Feb. 17-19 to network with colleagues from around the world, update your skills and learn about the latest research and advances. Professional development opportunities include:
- Pre-conference workshops, offering an in-depth look into various IE healthcare-related topics.
- Facility tours, providing attendees a behind-the-scenes look at continuous improvement in action. (See information below on University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center tour.)
- Networking receptions to help attendees connect with other colleagues in an informal environment.
- Competitions to help students demonstrate their industrial and systems engineering skills to win scholarships and cash prizes.
- Volunteer opportunities for students in exchange for a discounted conference registration. Contact Bill Gibbs at [email protected].
Register today to attend HSPI and take advantage of these opportunities and more. Save $100 when you register before Feb. 7.
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Conference Facility Tours Wednesday, February 17
The Texas Medical Center / Texas Children's Hospital
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
The Texas Medical Center is the world's largest medical complex. Since opening in 1945, TMC has been pioneering patient care, research, education, and prevention.This tour includes a driving tour of The Texas Medical Center and a walking tour of Texas Children's Hospital. Tours will be facilitated by Texas Children's leaders from Facilities Planning & Development and Business Process Transformation
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world's most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer. As the largest freestanding cancer center in the world, MD Anderson has the latest equipment and facilities to support the endeavors of its faculty and staff in outpatient and inpatient care, research, prevention and education. During a two-hour walking tour of the MD Anderson main campus in the Texas Medical Center, you will learn the history of the institution, including the multidisciplinary approach to treating cancer pioneered at MD Anderson, as well as how the institution continues to evolve in pursuit of our mission of Making Cancer History®.
Find out about these tours
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Volunteer Opportunities
for Students at HSPIC
Interested students: Volunteer your time in exchange for a discounted conference registration. The time can be prior to the conference (e.g., kit stuffing and/or setting up registration) or during the conference (e.g., registration, room hosts, etc.). There are a limited number of slots available, so this opportunity will be offered to volunteers on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you would like to review a list of volunteer opportunities for various events at the conference, please contact Bill Gibbs at [email protected].
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Early Career/Young Professional's Corner
Being new to an industry can feel as daunting as being the new kid in school. Especially when it comes to healthcare, you're jumping into a world of new processes, rules and regulations, and an entirely new culture.
The Society for Health Systems' Early Career/Young Professionals Committee is designed to help newer healthcare improvement professionals network with others in the industry and excel through the beginning years of their new career. There is no better place to do that than at the upcoming 2016 Healthcare Systems Process Improvement Conference! In Houston we will be providing networking opportunities and engaging presentation sessions geared towards early career/young professionals. When you register for conference you can also sign up for our mentorship program where early career professionals will be paired with seasoned experts in the industry. Join us at conference in February, and strengthen your journey of continuous healthcare improvement!
SHS Early Career/Young Professionals Member Highlight
 This month's SHS EC/YP Highlight is Ajay Jayakumar. Ajay is a Value Analyst at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He is a PhD candidate in Industrial Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he graduated with a Masters in Manufacturing Systems Engineering and a Masters in Industrial and Systems Engineering. Ajay is a wonderful addition to our Early Career/Young Professionals Committee because he is looking to grow and learn from his experience working with the group as well as network with a diverse array of individuals. Ajay is family-oriented, and in his spare time enjoys traveling, tennis, and exploring new cuisines.
Find detailed information about the
Young/Early Career Professional Committee
or contact us at
[email protected]
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SHS News Watch
How a theme-park design can benefit hospitals
Not many people think of a hospital visit as a good time for the whole family, yet one designer says that healthcare organizations can improve patient experiences if they operate more like theme parks, according to an opinion piece for Fast Company Design. Hospitals can use technology to create an immersive environment rather than more traditional, but less interesting, design principles, writes Nick de la Mare, a theme park experience designer and co-founder of design firm Big Tomorrow.
Humility: Your No. 1 Leadership Asset for 2016
Professor Edward Hess says that ego's mortal enemy-humility-is one of the traits most likely to guarantee success in the 21st century workplace. This article describes why humility will be a necessary trait in the ongoing organizational cultural revolution. It also provides hints and approaches to put your ego to bed--including a daily checklist for self-evaluation.
IHI's Top Ten Picks from 2015
It's been a fruitful and inspiring year, with so many great new improvements that it's a challenge to choose "only ten" items to highlight at year's end. But here are some selections that IHI (the Institute for Heathcare Improvement) think are especially noteworthy. Revisit your favorites (or dig in for the first time, if you missed them before), share them with your colleagues, and use them to help kick-start your improvement efforts in the new year.
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Developing the Next Generation of Patient Safety
Presented by Society for Health Systems
Feb. 11 | 2 p.m. Eastern time
Presenter: Jack Jordan, director of clinical analytics, Henry Ford Health System
Quality Improvement in healthcare has historically relied on low quality measurement from billing data or required significant labor to review charts for clinical data. Learn about the cutting edge of using clinical analytics to enable rapid cycle improvement in making care safer.
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Check out the full list of IIE Webinars
These free* one-hour presentations are a benefit of your IIE membership. They are presented by knowledgeable professionals and experienced volunteers provide deeper insight into topics and issues involving industrial engineers and industrial engineering-related disciplines.
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Webinars presented by the Society for Health Systems and the Society for Engineering and Management Systems require membership in those societies to attend.
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Six Sigma Green Belt For Healthcare
ONLINE ON-DEMAND
This introductory course in Six Sigma gives you a thorough understanding of Six Sigma as applied to healthcare.
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