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Edgerton offers application workshops
LINCOLN, NEB. (July 18, 2008)-How does your business measure up in terms of the competition? How do you know if you are world class?
The Edgerton Award program is offering a workshop for business leaders seeking to improve overall performance. The day's agenda will include an introduction to the Baldrige Award criteria and organizational profile (on which the Edgerton Awards are based); insight from former Edgerton Award recipients; how to respond to the application process and results criteria; and preparing for site visits and examiners' questions.
Training is geared for the two or three key leaders who will guide your organization through a self-assessment and prepare the report that's reviewed by an external panel of examiners. The process will give you the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the criteria used by large and small world-class businesses in the manufacturing, health care, government, education and nonprofit sectors.
Select the session most convenient for you:
Tuesday, August 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. CST
Bellevue-Bellevue University, Main Campus, Room 4202, Education Services Building, 1000 Galvin Road South
Thursday, August 7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. CST
Grand Island-Saint Francis Medical Center, Room 1, 2620 Faidley Ave.
Tuesday, August 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MT
Bridgeport-Prairie Winds Community Center, 428 Main Street
A nominal workshop fee will cover lunch and workshop materials. To register or for more information, contact Jenne Rodriguez at 800-426-6505, 402-471-3745, or email:
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or http://www.edgertonaward.com/
Baldrige Regional Conference to be held this fall
LINCOLN, NEB. (July 16, 2008)-Are you a CEO, senior manager, or leader in education, health care, or government/nonprofit industries? How about a head of an operating unit, or quality/performance improvement practitioner? There is an upcoming conference especially designed for you.
Whether your business is large or small, and involved in service, manufacturing, health care, education or government, you're sure to benefit from the knowledge and experience that 2007 Baldrige Award recipients will be sharing at the upcoming Baldrige Regional Conference, September 16 in Denver, Colo., or October 3 in New Orleans, La.
Spokespersons from The PRO-TEC Coating Company (representing small business), Mercy Health System and Sharp Healthcare( representing health care), and the City of Coral Springs and the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (representing nonprofits) will be making presentations. All earned 2007 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Awards.
The early registration deadline is August 22.
A complete description of the conference, along with a registration form can be found at: http://www.baldrige.nist.gov/2008_Regionals/Regionals_state.htm
The Nebraska Edgerton Quality Award is a state level Baldrige-based program. For more information about the Baldrige Award or the Edgerton Quality Award, contact Jenne Rodriguez at 800-426-6505, 402-471-3745, or
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Press Release for App Workshop.doc
Four hospitals/ health care centers and one state government agency were named recipients of the 2006 Edgerton Quality Awards for ongoing efforts in quality and performance excellence. The announcements were made as part of the Nebraska Diplomats Annual Business and Industry Recognition Day in Omaha.
Two recipients were recognized for achieving "firsts"—it was the first time that a hospital—Saint Francis Medical Center in Grand Island—earned the highest Award of Excellence, and the first time that a state government agency—The Nebraska Workforce Development-Department of Labor—qualified for an Edgerton Award.
The 2006 Edgerton Quality Award recipients, based on the year in which the organizations submitted reports are:
Edgerton Quality Award for Excellence
● Saint Francis Medical
Center, Grand Island
For information, contact Dr. Michael Horn at 308-398-5679, or email:
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Edgerton Quality Awards for Progress
● Nebraska Workforce
Development-Department of Labor, Lincoln
For information, contact Terri Johnston at 402-471-8358, or email:
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● Phelps Memorial Health
Center, Holdrege
For information, contact Rhonda Johnson at 308-995-2856, or email:
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● The Nebraska Medical
Center, Omaha
For information, contact Catherine Heck at 402-559-6397, or email:
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, or Stephanie Gould at 402-559-3461, or email:
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Edgerton Quality Award for Commitment
● Mary Lanning Memorial
Hospital, Hastings
For information, contact Lisa Brandt at 402-471-5105, or email:
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Examiners are key to the Edgerton Award program. Examiners are volunteers who review the business application and complete thorough onsite assessments. The review’s feedback reports identify businesses’ strengths and opportunities that can lead to improvements in overall performance.
Examiners come from many industry sectors including manufacturing, service, small business, health care, and education. Their diverse backgrounds and experiences contribute immeasurably to the success of the program. In 2006, the following Edgerton examiners and judges contributed more than 1,000 hours in reviewing applicants in the Edgerton program:
Dr. Linda Wysong Becker, Union College
Janice Bright, Jolene Hanson and Lynn Madsen, Alegent Health.
Warren Crouse, Shannon Hinrichs, and Raghu Subramaniyam, Eaton Corporation
John Michael DeBartolo, Nebraska Public Power District
Dr. Ann Fetrick, Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department
Terri L. Johnston, Nebraska Workforce Development,
Nebraska Department of Labor
Harvey Fries and Toni Herrera, Lincoln Plating Company
Marcia Friesen, Orthopaedic Advantage, LLC
Peggy Gilbert and Charlene L’Heureux, Saint Francis Medical Center
Joel Glantz, Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station, Omaha Public Power District
Ronald Hein, North Star Group
Terrie Johansen and Mary Ellen Uphoff, The Nebraska Medical Center
Eric Johnson, Lindsay Manufacturing
Beth Kernes Krause
Cyndi Lopez, Baldwin Filters
Mary Meyer, Faith Regional Health Services
Becky Nickel, Molex
Rhonda Pepper, RJKP Consulting
Dave Stuhlmiller, Independent Consultant
Sharon Vandegrift, Jefferson Community Health Center
Rex Woods, Independent Consultant
Robert Yazowski, Gold Circle Solutions, Inc.
The Nebraska Edgerton Quality Awards
Existing Business Assistance Division
301 Centennial Mall South
P.O. Box 94666
Lincoln, NE 68509-4666
Phone: (402) 471-3745
Toll Free: (800) 426-6505
FAX: (402) 471-3778
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