Green is good! Foundation hosts “Green Belt” classes in Frisco

Green is good! The DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) Foundation hosted a three-day Lean Six Sigma Green Belt class at from August 21-23 at the Frisco campus of Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. In all, 8 teams and 33 students from different hospitals in North Texas participated. Let the projects begin!



The classes provided introductions to process management and teamwork while enabling individuals to achieve objectives. Participants gather data and work together in problem solving exercises.

The event, co-hosted by 6SigmaTek, will conclude in 90 days with project presentations and a graduation ceremony.

For the past three years, the DFWHC Foundation has been hosting Lean Six Sigma classes to promote hospital patient safety. Sponsored by the Hospital Improvement Innovation Network (HIIN), the certification program provides insight into the techniques of improvement methodologies.

For information, please contact Patti Taylor at ptaylor@dfwhcfoundation.org.