There are a limited number of program spots being offered at no charge to SHIP grant participants. Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity! This program was produced in partnership with the Georgia State Office of Rural Health through the Small Rural Hospital Improvement (SHIP) grant. The courses will be presented in a live virtual format on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m.-noon over five weeks, beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Training Dates Tuesday, Sept. 30 (8 a.m.-noon ET) Thursday, Oct. 2 (8 a.m.-noon ET) Tuesday, Oct. 7 (8 a.m.-noon ET) Thursday, Oct. 9 (8 a.m.-noon ET) Tuesday, Oct. 14 (8 a.m.-noon ET) Thursday, Oct. 16 (8 a.m.-noon ET) Tuesday, Oct. 21 (8 a.m.-noon ET) Thursday, Oct. 23 (8 a.m.-noon ET) Tuesday, Oct. 28 (8 a.m.-noon ET) Thursday, Oct. 30 (8 a.m.-noon ET) SpeakersElizabeth Cudney, PhDElizabeth Gentry, PhDJames Swisher, PECourse CurriculumTake advantage of this five-week course to gain an in-depth understanding of Lean and Six Sigma concepts tailored for healthcare settings. This live, virtual, and interactive training is made possible for hospitals eligible for the Small Rural Hospital Improvement (SHIP) grant. At the conclusion of the training and individual project, you will have obtained a Green Belt Certification in Lean Six Sigma! This program requires a firm time commitment from each participant, but the skills gained will be impactful for years to come. Over the course of the training, participants will:• Acquire the ability to drive measurable improvements in patient care, safety, and cost efficiency.• Apply tools directly to your hospital environment with real projects that have a real impact.• Gain a respected Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) Green Belt Certification that is recognized worldwide.• Learn from healthcare experienced Lean Six Sigma experts.• Connect with peers across the Georgia Hospital Association network.Tools to identify and fix root causes of challenges as well as examples and templates designed for healthcare will be provided to all participants. As a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, you will be equipped to support and champion Lean Six Sigma implementation in your organization. To earn the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate, you must pass the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) Lean Six Sigma Green Gelt exam. If you need assistance with registration, please contact the education department at education@gha.org or 770-249-4529.
There are a limited number of program spots being offered at no charge to SHIP grant participants. Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity!
This program was produced in partnership with the Georgia State Office of Rural Health through the Small Rural Hospital Improvement (SHIP) grant.
The courses will be presented in a live virtual format on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m.-noon over five weeks, beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 30.
Training Dates
Tuesday, Sept. 30 (8 a.m.-noon ET)
Thursday, Oct. 2 (8 a.m.-noon ET)
Tuesday, Oct. 7 (8 a.m.-noon ET)
Thursday, Oct. 9 (8 a.m.-noon ET)
Tuesday, Oct. 14 (8 a.m.-noon ET)
Thursday, Oct. 16 (8 a.m.-noon ET)
Tuesday, Oct. 21 (8 a.m.-noon ET)
Thursday, Oct. 23 (8 a.m.-noon ET)
Tuesday, Oct. 28 (8 a.m.-noon ET)
Thursday, Oct. 30 (8 a.m.-noon ET)
SpeakersElizabeth Cudney, PhD
Elizabeth Gentry, PhD
James Swisher, PE
Course Curriculum
Take advantage of this five-week course to gain an in-depth understanding of Lean and Six Sigma concepts tailored for healthcare settings. This live, virtual, and interactive training is made possible for hospitals eligible for the Small Rural Hospital Improvement (SHIP) grant. At the conclusion of the training and individual project, you will have obtained a Green Belt Certification in Lean Six Sigma! This program requires a firm time commitment from each participant, but the skills gained will be impactful for years to come. Over the course of the training, participants will:
• Acquire the ability to drive measurable improvements in patient care, safety, and cost efficiency.• Apply tools directly to your hospital environment with real projects that have a real impact.• Gain a respected Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) Green Belt Certification that is recognized worldwide.• Learn from healthcare experienced Lean Six Sigma experts.• Connect with peers across the Georgia Hospital Association network.
Tools to identify and fix root causes of challenges as well as examples and templates designed for healthcare will be provided to all participants. As a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, you will be equipped to support and champion Lean Six Sigma implementation in your organization. To earn the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate, you must pass the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) Lean Six Sigma Green Gelt exam.
If you need assistance with registration, please contact the education department at education@gha.org or 770-249-4529.