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Health Care Study Reveals Improved Patient Care
Mon, 01/02/2006 - 22:00
A recently released, comprehensive study of patient care shows significantly improved care of patients with serious conditions. Premera Blue Cross, a Washington-based health insurer of upward of 1.3 million people, performed the study with… Medicare to Review New Hospital Accreditation Program
Mon, 01/02/2006 - 22:00
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has begun formal evaluation of an application filed by TÜV Healthcare Specialists to become the first new accreditation service for U.S. hospitals in 40 years. If granted the accreditation… New Applications Bridge Gaps in Customer-Relationship Management
Tue, 12/20/2005 - 22:00
Sigma Dynamics recently released four new applications designed to connect the operational and analytical sides of customer-relationship management. The applications are part of its Sigma Intelligence Platform, which includes strategic routing… Global Six Sigma Summit Conference Announced
Tue, 12/20/2005 - 22:00
Event-planning company WCBF will host its annual Global Six Sigma Summit this summer in Las Vegas. The event, which is scheduled to have an unparalleled panel of expert speakers and many high-profile CEO attendees, will be held June 27–30 at The… Fuel-Cell Production Facility Goes Lean
Tue, 12/20/2005 - 22:00
UltraCell, a producer of fuel-cell technology, will use the latest in lean manufacturing processes at its recently opened manufacturing and corporate facility..Located in Livermore, California, the facility will enable the company to convert from… GAINSystems Receives APICS Innovation Award
Mon, 12/19/2005 - 22:00
The Association for Operations Management (APICS) recently recognized several organizations for supply chain efficiencies, innovation and other notable successes. APICS annually recognizes successful organizations with its Corporate Awards of… Dubai Police Receive ISO 9001 Registration
Mon, 12/19/2005 - 22:00
Several police precincts of the Dubai Police Department have received registration to ISO 9001. The registration was announced by Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, commander-in-chief and lieutenant-general of the Dubai Police, at a recent Dubai Police Academy… Rockwell Automation Offers Educational Courses
Mon, 12/19/2005 - 22:00
Rockwell Automation will offer a series of varied educational courses starting January 2006. The courses will be offered throughout various U.S. cities and include the following: AC/DC motors and drives fundamentals Introduction to vibration… ASQ Releases Updated Auditing Handbook
Mon, 12/19/2005 - 22:00
The American Society for Quality has released a third edition of its popular The ASQ Auditing Handbook.The best-selling handbook is a comprehensive resource for professionals in the quality, environmental, safety and health-auditing industries. It’s… Study Analyzes Quality Staffing Levels
Mon, 12/19/2005 - 22:00
The average staffing level for full-time quality professionals is 23.8 per 1,000 employees, according to a recently released study. The figure was revealed in “Improving the Quality Function: Driving Organizational Impact & Efficiency,”…