DFWHC and 6SigmaTek webinar “Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training” has been posted online

07/23/2021

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and 6SigmaTek, LLC webinar “DFWHC Healthcare Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training” originally broadcast on July 22, 2021 has now been posted online. The event was an introduction to the virtual Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Classes that will be available to hospital and company employees in 2021. Guest speakers included Stephen Griffin, CEO/Founder of … Read More

DFWHC and 6SigmaTek to host virtual Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Classes – intro webinar in three weeks!

07/01/2021

Working in association with 6SigmaTek, LLC, the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) will co-host virtual Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Classes in 2021. A complimentary intro webinar “DFWHC Healthcare Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training” is in three weeks on July 22 from 2:00-3:00 p.m., CDT. Guest speakers will include Stephen Griffin, CEO/Founder of 6SigmaTek, LLC; Stephen Love, President/CEO of DFWHC; … Read More

ACHE of North Texas to host “Networking Blitz” on July 13

06/30/2021

The ACHE of North Texas will host a “Networking Blitz” on Tuesday, July 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., CDT, at the Moody Outpatient Center at Parkland Health & Hospital System in Dallas. The event is a great opportunity for ACHE of North Texas members to become more involved and more connected with their fellow executives. Jyric Sims, FACHE, … Read More

Abilene Christian University Blog: 4 reasons why RNs should pursue a BSN

06/29/2021

The following is a blog posted by DFW Hospital Council Associate Member Abilene Christian University. For questions, please contact Chris Wilson at chrisw@dfwhc.org. America’s healthcare industry is changing at a rapid rate. Due to this, the demand for individuals with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is higher than ever. In fact, the field of nursing will see an … Read More

DFWHC and 6SigmaTek to host virtual Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt classes – intro webinar July 22

06/28/2021

Working in association with 6SigmaTek, LLC, the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) will co-host virtual Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Classes in 2021. A complimentary intro webinar “DFWHC Healthcare Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Training” is set for July 22 from 2:00-3:00 p.m., CDT. Guest speakers will include Stephen Griffin, CEO/Founder of 6SigmaTek, LLC; Stephen Love, President/CEO of DFWHC; and Patti … Read More

DFW ANIA webinar on “Post Pandemic” set for June 26

06/18/2021

The DFW American Nursing Informatics Association (ANIA) Chapter will be hosting the webinar “Focus on Organizational Behavioral Health, Post Pandemic” on June 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon, CDT. This program has been approved for up to 3 continuing education (CE) hours through Sigma Theta Tau International Beta Beta-Dallas Chapter, Texas Woman’s University. Guest panelists will include Kari Ankeney, … Read More

Sometimes all it takes is an invitation – Have you ever donated blood?

06/07/2021

Share this information with your affinity groups: your book club, neighborhood HOA and workout buddies. Blood banking research indicates one of the key reasons for not donating blood is “No one ever asked me.” If all it takes is an invitation for you to donate blood, consider yourself invited now. If you’re reading this, please give thought to donating blood, … Read More

Alliance for Healthcare Innovation webinar “Healthcare’s Gone Digital!” set for June 9

06/04/2021

The Alliance for Healthcare Innovation will be hosting the educational webinar “Healthcare’s Gone Digital” on Wednesday, June 9 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., CST. Jackie Hoffman, J.D. and Gina Bertolini, J.D., both Partners in K&L Gates’ Healthcare Practice, will serve as guest speakers. Join other healthcare leaders for a Zoom lunch as the speakers will explore data privacy and data … Read More

DFWHC and NectarOM webinar “Reducing Gaps in Care” has been posted online

06/02/2021

The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) and NectarOM webinar “Reducing Gaps in Care Through Analytics and Automation” webinar originally broadcast on May 27 has been posted online. The complimentary virtual discussion detailed the uses of patient analytics and automated messaging to help teams prioritize patient outreach and supplement the care team with digital communications. The webinar also covered the Top-5 Reasons … Read More

Urgent blood shortage lingers while hospitals expand services

05/27/2021

Will current blood donations fulfill post-pandemic transfusion demands? As masks are peeling off, the blood supply remains in dire straits across North, Central and East Texas. Some longtime blood banking professionals describe it as the worst seen in 30 years. Carter BloodCare says blood donations are urgently needed, especially from people who have never donated blood. Pre-pandemic, the region’s largest … Read More