Wed, 10/06/2004 - 22:00
The relationship between the quality of health care and patient illness is being examined in a new book. Lean Six Sigma in Sickness and in Health, by Forrest Breyfogle and Arvind Salvekar, explores the use of lean and Six Sigma concepts in the…
Wed, 10/06/2004 - 22:00
The American Society for Quality will host its fifth Six Sigma conference in Palm Springs, California, next year. The conference will be held Feb. 7-8 at the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort and Spa. It’s designed for managers who are actively involved…
Mon, 10/04/2004 - 22:00
Senators unanimously passed H.R. 3389 on Sept. 24, a bill that establishes a not-for-profit category for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. “This is great news for the entire country as well as the quality community and the American…
Mon, 10/04/2004 - 22:00
Gerald (Gerry) J. Hahn was recently awarded the American Society for Quality’s Distinguished Service Medal for his long commitment to the quality profession. Hahn, a statistical consultant and adjunct faculty member at Rensselaer Polytechnic…
Mon, 10/04/2004 - 22:00
MetricStream Inc. announced the inclusion of application delivery (“zaplet”) via e-mail in its latest release, MetricStream 3.5. The capability will allow organizations to engage relevant internal casual users and external partners in the…
Mon, 10/04/2004 - 22:00
The U.S. health care system has huge quality gaps that contribute to 42,000 to 79,000 avoidable deaths every year, according to a recent survey released by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. “State of Health Care Quality 2004,” released…
Mon, 10/04/2004 - 22:00
ISO recently awarded the subcommittee responsible for developing ISO 9001:2000 with the prestigious Lawrence D. Eicher Leadership Award. In presenting the award, ISO President Oliver Smoot praised ISO/TC 176, which developed the standard, for its “…
Mon, 09/27/2004 - 22:00
Organizers of the 2004 International Manufacturing Technology Show are calling the event a resounding success and are already planning the 2006 show. “Everything went exactly the way it was supposed to,” says AMT representative Lucy Coburn. “It…
Mon, 09/27/2004 - 22:00
Sypris Test & Measurement has relocated its New Jersey calibrations laboratory from Union to Sayreville, New Jersey. The new facility is 63 percent larger than the old laboratory and will enable Sypris to handle increased demand. The new…
Mon, 09/27/2004 - 22:00
Sigma Breakthrough Technologies Inc. recently announced a major quality effort for the health care industry. The consulting company has developed a strain of Six Sigma and lean principles that apply specifically to health care professionals, an…