Sentences with phrase «practice improvement initiatives»

David is currently a researcher for Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago where his work focuses on the use of organizational assessment to apply principles from safety science to inform and design child welfare policy and practice improvement initiatives.

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«Increased job performance and improvement in work skills can only come through strong management practices and effective training initiatives,» it says.

The Australian Butchers Guild (ABG) is a networking initiative for retail butchers designed to initiate knowledge sharing between retailers and improvements in business practices.

We host regular meetings to review marketing initiatives and best practices, and discuss updates on product development, seasonal menus and process improvements.

Dr. Fisher's interest in home birth has grown out of the relationships he has developed with a local group of home birth providers through his practice as well as formal initiatives he has been involved with through NNEPQIN (Northern New England Perinatal Quality Improvement Network).

EMPower Breastfeeding is a hospital - based quality improvement initiative focusing on maternity practices leading to Baby - Friendly designation.

PQS is one of the key aspects of the # 1.3 million Grounds and Natural Turf Improvement Programme (GaNTIP), an initiative designed to raise the standards of sports surfaces as well as the understanding of sports turf management practices among those who manage and maintain them.

These communities mentor new hires, disseminate processes and best practices to a large group, solve emerging problems, and engage in continuous improvement initiatives.

Other initiatives in their school improvement plan (PDF) included Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), an operational framework for implementing practices and interventions to improve academic and behavioral outcomes, and Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), a college readiness system with research - based methods for elementary through postsecondary students.

It seems that «teacher leaders» everywhere are purposefully seeking out questions about their teaching practices — and that those questions are becoming the jumping - off point for improvement initiatives and, in some cases, widespread learning reform.

Creating a unified improvement agenda from these two initiatives to improve classroom practice demands intensive collaboration across teams and offices in the state education agency (SEA), sophisticated change management, and a focus on continuous improvement.

Although many studies report that coaching initiatives support students» academic improvement or teachers» development of new instructional practices (Sailors & Shanklin, 2010), others report mixed results (e.g., Bean et al., 2010).

Her team implements continuous improvement models to reflect best teaching practices, standards - aligned outcomes, ongoing assessments, and worthwhile ROI for company initiatives.

A number of new initiatives are being introduced to support schools in the improvement of these day to day practices.

When implementing «reform,» they must assume risks, deal with organizational conflict, attempt new practices, and take on extra work, such as engaging with colleagues in planning, implementing, and evaluating improvement initiatives.

The purpose of this report is to address questions about effective QI initiatives by proposing a blueprint of quality improvement practices and design considerations.

Many veterinarians lack the time to fully implement operational improvements and new initiatives because they are often overwhelmed with clinical care and basic practice management tasks.

The Waterfront Beach Resort is proud to follow eco-friendly hotel practices to reduce our carbon footprint, including energy improvements, water conservation measures, recycling and composting, waste reduction and other green initiatives.

She is the author of Evernote as a Law Practice Tool, an American Bar Association (ABA) publication, a white belt in Legal Lean Sigma Project Management and Process Improvement, and the architect behind the ABA's Women of Legal Technology initiative that celebrates and encourages women in legal technology.

Duties include but are not limited to: • Execute strategy for the firm's integrated marketing, business development, communications, and recommend improvements to the strategy • Plan, develop, and execute projects and programs that support a practice group's strategic plan and track success • Support client engagement initiatives, including training for enhanced client service strategies, contact origination and relationship development, and education / thought leadership initiatives • Provide direction and manage production of proposals, PowerPoint presentations, and RFP responses for the practice groups • Provide direction and manage execution of practice group sponsorships, client presentations and seminars, and other events related to the promotion of the practice groups • Drive awareness / recognition, enhance quality and brand perception of the firm • Manage submissions for major awards, comprehensive survey response campaigns (e.g. Chambers), and related initiatives to further the awareness and positioning of the firm's practices and lawyers • Develop a deep understanding of the practice groups» strengths and market differentiators, including their client base and key market trends • Ensure consistent implementation of key initiatives and recommend strategies to cross-sell to adjacency practice areas • Recommend and help develop tactical marketing and business development plans • Collaborate with other members of the marketing team to ensure consistent messaging of practice group strengths in written materials, including website content

Improved quality of professional nursing practices and the quality of patient care — recommended clinical care improvements and initiated / participated in change initiatives.

Championed process - improvement initiatives to incorporate best practices and interdisciplinary learning.

Eager to utilize exceptional insight into developing and disseminating innovative and successful school improvement practices and coordinating system - wide staff development initiatives.

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• Serve as technical architecture advisory board team member for approval of technical tools needed for Oracle development team and recommended performance improvement initiatives for current development practices.

Systematically tasted and smelled all prepared dishes, and observed color, texture and garnishes.Implemented and supported company initiatives and programs.Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements.Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products.Consistently produced exceptional menu items that regularly garnered diners» praise.Quickly and courteously resolved all guest problems and complaints.Prepared healthy, enjoyable breakfasts and dinners for diners.Conducted daily inspections and maintained food sanitation and kitchen equipment safety reports.Enforced appropriate work - flow and quality controls for food quality and temperature.Prepared for each shift by placing a clean cutting board and utensil bath at workstation.Displayed a positive and friendly attitude towards customers and fellow team members.Diligently enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent the spoiling or contamination of foods.Persistently strove for continual improvement and worked cooperatively as a team member.Correctly and safely operated all kitchen equipment in accordance with set guidelines.Consistently verified that kitchen staff followed all recipes and portioned serving guidelines correctly.Actively participated in staff meetings and operated as an effective management team leader.

Program / Practice Management │ Health Care Systems │ CDM Management │ Technology Savvy Dynamic, results - focused and successful Senior Level Revenue Cycle and Operations leader with a demonstrated track record of leading cutting - edge program development, process improvement and staff development initiatives that impact organization's at a fundamental and meaningful level, strengthening market position and supporting long - term sustainability goals.

Drove external and internal business critical initiatives, including three different new revenue producing initiatives within a new business sector for the company Proposed, researched and implemented a new enterprise project / portfolio management tool suite to drive inter-departmental execution efficiencies, and firm - wide delivery accountability for the customers Provided management and administrative support for the company's project portfolio planning process, which allowed for the beginning of executive transparency and fact - based decision making Guided team members through the application of new management techniques - such as visual board management and self - organizing team principles - with the goal of increasing team cohesion, communication and ownership Established internal project execution practice improvements to increase departmental effectiveness and staff skills sets.

We undertook a quality improvement initiative at our institution to optimize initial vancomycin dosing using a nomogram and a pharmacy collaborative practice approach.

Child welfare supervisors play a critical role in organizational improvement by linking management goals and initiatives to caseworker practice changes.

In contrast, a randomized, controlled trial of a practice - based quality improvement initiative in North Carolina led to small changes in receipt of anticipatory guidance (only 18 % of parents of 6 - month - old children in the intervention group discussed all 4 anticipatory guidance topics) and no changes in parent behaviors.30

Before joining the DFSS, Dr. Axelrod worked for Chicago Public Schools, where she oversaw the implementation of centrally funded afterschool programming, and helped lead implementation of evidence - based behavioral health strategies and practices and other school improvement initiatives.