Who Should Own Technology

By Denise Hammel

Our nursing professional standards and practices are something that we keep with us as we begin our day (or next shift) of patient care. We may even be thinking about any new competencies or skills that may be needed to keep us proficient in our work. Do you arrive at work embracing the fact that…

Lean and the IT Dept

By Denise Hammel

Too often, I see organizations with robust Lean/Six Sigma departments yet there is a complete disconnect with Information Technology. Where an opportunity could exist to integrate a Lean approach to technology implementations, there is a void. Lean/Six Sigma often focuses on operational efforts and quality initiatives, which is not inappropriate by any means, but does…