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: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Edgerton Quality Awards for Progress

● Nebraska Workforce
Development-Department of Labor, Lincoln
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● Phelps Memorial Health
Center, Holdrege
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● The Nebraska Medical
Center, Omaha
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Edgerton Quality Award for Commitment

● Mary Lanning Memorial
Hospital, Hastings
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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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