91传媒 CAVS-Extension, MSDH help rural hospitals improve processes, patient care
Contact: James Carskadon
CANTON, Miss.鈥91传媒 and the Mississippi State Department of Health are partnering to support the Magnolia State鈥檚 rural hospitals.
This fall, 91传媒鈥檚 Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems-Extension in Canton is offering the Healthcare Lean Certificate training for representatives from 11 hospitals. Funded by the MSDH Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program, class participants are learning process improvement methods to enhance the safety and quality of patient care, as well as organizational efficiency.
鈥淎s our state鈥檚 small and rural hospitals face a wide range of challenges, I am glad we are able to partner with MSDH to deliver impactful training in service of these important hospitals and the communities they serve,鈥 said John Moore, CAVS-E senior project manager and HLC lead instructor.
Healthcare Lean training refers to the application of Lean principles and practices in the healthcare industry through specialized training programs. Lean is a management philosophy and methodology that originated in the manufacturing sector. It focuses on eliminating waste, improving efficiency, and enhancing the overall quality of processes. When applied to healthcare, Lean principles aim to optimize patient care, enhance patient safety and improve the overall effectiveness of healthcare delivery.
The federally funded Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program is administered by MSDH鈥檚 Office of Rural Health and Primary Care. Participants in this fall鈥檚 training all represent hospitals with 49 beds or less.
鈥淚t has been a pleasure to collaborate with 91传媒 CAVS-E to provide Mississippi鈥檚 small, rural hospitals the unique opportunity to complete Healthcare Lean certification,鈥 said Alushus Cooper, a grant coordinator in MSDH鈥檚 Office of Rural Health and Primary Care. 鈥淥ur office looks forward to a continued partnership with 91传媒 CAVS-E.鈥
Participants in the training this fall include:
鈥擬ichelle Thornton and Jessica Rempel, Field Health Systems;
鈥擳isha Wallace and Kaedi A. Carney, Lawrence County Hospital;
鈥擟arlie Lindsey and Carla Allen, Copiah County Medical Center;
鈥擠eena Branum and Lori Stines, Pearl River County Hospital;
鈥擠illon Slay, Wayne General Hospital;
鈥擪ayla Jeffcoat and Shatia Jones, Covington County Hospital;
鈥擜my Alfonso, Highland Community Hospital;
鈥擲etrick Johnson, Mississippi Air National Guard;
鈥擟arly Crowder, University of Mississippi Medical Center Otolaryngology;
鈥斺淜iKi鈥 Zakiyo F. Jackson, North Sunflower Medical Center
鈥擬elissa White, Jefferson Davis Community Hospital.
The Healthcare Lean training consists of four two-day sessions. Registration is currently open for CAVS-E鈥檚 spring 2025 program. Learn more at .
CAVS-Extension has generated more than $7.2 billion in reported economic impact since 2006 by providing technical assistance and expertise to Mississippi鈥檚 manufacturing companies. For more, visit .
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