Faculty and Staff Directory

Clinical Faculty
Department of Medical Education and Clinical Sciences

Education

• American College of Physician Executives 2010 Board Certified Physician Executive (CPE)
• University of Washington Residency, OB-GYN
• University of Washington School of Medicine (AOA, Idaho WAMI)
• Boise State University (Phi Kappa Phi; Major: Chemistry; Accepted via “Early Acceptance” to University of Washington School of Medicine before graduation)

Additional Information

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP FOR QUALITY, SAFETY, AND RISK – STAFF OF 23 FTE

• 2006: Introduced Culture of Safety based on FAA and safety culture principles
• 2009: Introduced Just Culture construct and worked with People Services to integrate principles into policies and performance management system
• 2009: Coached Associate Medical Director for Quality to create quality systems which integrate lean principles to deliver reliable quality and reduce defects 2016: Achieved 4.56 Star Quality (based on Medicare Star Rating system)

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP FOR LEAN INITIATIVES -STAFF OF 6 FTE

• 2005-present: Sponsor for culture of continuous improvement
• 2008: Launched Daily Management system initiative
• 2011: Created experiential learning experience for Lean Management including mapping, value assessment, waste reduction and A-3 Problem Solving
• 2012: Sponsored 3-P approach to Facility Design with Smokey Point Satellite, Shoreline and Small Box real estate initiative
• 2016: Liaison to DaVita Medical Group for Lean (Peak) Initiatives

EXECUTIVE SPONSOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT –STAFF OF 40+ FTE

• 2012-present: Sponsor for Behavioral Health Integration initiatives resulting in deployment of professionals into Primary Care settings
• 2014: Sponsor for development of TEC multidisciplinary Comprehensive Pain Center, in response to opioid crisis
• 2015: Sponsor for Shared Medical Appointments initiative
• 2016: Liaison to DaVita Medical Group for Behavioral Health Integration initiatives