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… Reliability Symposium Announced
Mon, 01/02/2006 - 22:00
The 52nd annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium (RAMS) will be held January 23–26 in California. Reliability and maintainability have been growing beyond their traditional role of prediction to include risk management, process… Interior Style Can Make Up for Poor-Quality Cars
Mon, 01/02/2006 - 22:00
What poor-quality cars lack in performance and reliability, they can make up for with style, according to a new study.In the short term, consumers will put up with performance deficiencies if they’re satisfied with the style and appearance of… Statit Releases Health Care-Industry Software Solution
Mon, 01/02/2006 - 22:00
Statit Software Inc. recently released Performance Indicator & Management Dashboard (piMD), a new approach to measurement and analysis for the health care industry. Statit reports that a review of current software options for health care… 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… 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… 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…
