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strategy. The goal is a culture where continuous improvement “in pursuit of
perfection” is the norm. Success will
result in greater satisfaction on the part of our patients and employees.
To learn more about MQS, including
information about upcoming lectures in
the “Lean Thinkers” series,
visit www.med.umich.edu/mqs..
Around UMHS
A glimpse into some some major happenings in the Health System community
You are invited to be an environmental steward, not only on this Earth Day, March 20, but everyday. Environmental Stewardship is a commitment to conduct business in an efficient, environmentally-friendly and cost-effective manner. In other words, doing what we do in a way that minimizes the negative impact on the environment. Visit the Health System's Environmental Stewardship Web site for tips on conservation, recycling and proper waste management.
This year is a pivotal one for implementing JCAHO standards and demonstrating a 12 month track record of compliance. As such, throughout the year the UMHHC Quality Improvement Department is presenting the Joint Commission Satellite Network—a series of broadcasts to acquaint faculty and staff with key standards and the new JCAHO unannounced survey process. This educational resource is free. Pre-registration is not required and continuing education credit is available. Those who can’t attend can borrow a videotape of the broadcast from the QI Lending Library. Access the complete JCSN schedule and other educational resources on the JCAHO and Beyond Web site.
To help employees achieve better work/life balance, the U-M’s Work/Life Resource Center has introduced a new Web-based child care finder. Users can search a database populated with more than 1,500 child care providers in a six-county area to find one that meets their needs based on type of child care, location, amenities and care philosophy. The searchable database is maintained and updated by Child Care network, a non-profit child care resource and training agency in Washtenaw County. For more information, call 734-936-8677 or visit the WLRC Web site.
Buenas Noticias! In January, the Health System launched a new Spanish portal to give the growing Latino population access to all things UMHS—including news on research findings, information on health topics and a list of bilingual U-M physicians. With the launch of our Spanish portal, the Health System joins a select group of major medical centers nationwide that offer this service.
