Past event: Process Excellence in VA Conference

The Department of Veterans Affairs and the quality of services it provides to veterans have come under scrutiny in the last two years. As a result, the VA is taking major steps in order to improve veteran quality of care, and access to care. Although there has been some great progress over the last two years, there are still steps that must be taken to provide veterans caliber of service they deserve. By implementing Lean strategies and striving for continuous improvement the department will continue to reduce redundancies, and advance service delivery.

Process excellence
initiatives will drive operational success and improve veteran satisfaction, and even more importantly will deliver high quality services to our nation's veterans. The VA is overhauling infrastructure, leveraging mobile technology, and streamlining internal processes - all with the goal of improving veteran services. Join us for this crucial discussion with peers to understand what steps the VA is taking to meet the Department's goals, current health IT & digitization efforts, and understand what challenges still remain

Over the course of the Summit, you will discuss and review strategies that improve veteran services, including:
  • Implementation of Lean Strategies to improve process excellence
  • Employee Engagement strategies that will improve quality of care
  • Standardization Efforts that allow for interoperability
  • Leveraging mobile technology in order to improve access to care

Join us at this timely event to review recent initiatives, and successes within the VA and discuss what steps can be taken to deliver the highest quality of care to veterans.


Key Benefits:

  • Learn about the extensive research and development efforts ongoing in the VA, and how these programs are improving quality of care for veterans. Topics will include: Lean Six Sigma, Employee Engagement, Standardization Efforts, IT & the VA, Big data, and more!
  • Explore the different methods being implemented or considered for improving efficiencies in the care facilities, and examine the results achieved so far.
  • Network with a variety of civilian and military practitioners to compare best practices on a range of subjects.
  • Explore the latest in medical technology, and IT solutions that will further department digitization efforts, including Telehealth, EHR, myVA, VistA, cloud capabilities, case management and system redesign
  • Discuss the next steps in process improvement within the VA - how can the department continue to build on recent successes and how will the Choice Act of 2016 affect how VA operates?



''I enjoyed hearing directly from VA Leadership, and listening to current research & Innovations''
California National Guard

''Great updates from VHA & VBA!''
VA Congressional Liaison Service

''I really enjoyed the Keynote Speakers. It was helpful to hear such high-ranking officials give their insight''
US Government Accountability Office

2016 Speakers

  • Dr. Carolyn Clancy, Deputy Under Secretary for Health for Organizational Excellence, U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
  • John Medve, Executive Director, Interagency Collaboration and Integration, Office of Policy and Planning, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Scott Blackburn, Executive Director of the MyVA Task Force, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Nathan Tierney, Office of Information & Technology, U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
  • Joseph Ronzio, Deputy Chief Health Technology Officer, U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
  • Rafael Richards, Director, VISTA Data Project, U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
  • Todd Williams, hief of Facilities Management Service, Washington DC VAMC, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Araujo Lorenzo, Executive Director, Substance Abuse Clinic Oklahoma VAMC, U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs
  • Michael Davies, Executive Director of Access & Clinic Administration Program, Veterans Health Administration, U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs
  • Brad Houston, Director at Office of Business Process Integration, U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
  • Barbara Bakhour, Director, Center for Evaluating Patient Centered Care, U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
  • Donald Donahue, Professor & Program Chair, Healthcare Administration, University of Maryland University College
  • Kevin Fickenscher, Technical Director – Center for Transforming Health, The MITRE Corporation
  • Angela Rollins, Associate Director, Center for Health Information and Communication, Richard L. Roudebush VAMC, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Derek Birznieks, Senior Director, Process Improvement, University of Colorado Health
  • Sarah Stowell, Process Improvement, University of Colorado Health

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Pre-Conference Workshop Day - Monday December 5, 2016
  • WORKSHOP A: Improving Employee Engagement to Deliver Customer-Centric Service to Veterans
  • WORKSHOP B: Back to Basics: Importance of Internal & External Communications to Achieve Agency Goals
  • WORKSHOP C: Applying Lean Strategies: Improve Efficiency, Improve Quality & Reduce Cost
Main Conference Day One - Tuesday December 6, 2016
  • Including: Morning Networking Break & Demo Drive, Networking Luncheon, Afternoon Networking & Refreshment Break
Main Conference Day Two - Wednesday December 7, 2016
  • Including: Morning Refreshment Break & Open Discussion, Networking Luncheon, Afternoon Networking & Refreshment Break

The agenda is available as PDF under downloads at the right side of the page.

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Venue

Sheraton Pentagon City
900 S Orme St, Arlington, Virginia
22204, United States
Website:  http://www.sheratonpentagoncity.com
Phone: (703) 521-1900

Accommodation
Discover something new at the recently renovated Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel. From new carpeting and totally updated guest rooms to an all-new lobby— the Sheraton Pentagon City is evolving with your comfort in mind. Stay connected with the lobby’s new “connection destination,” the Link@Sheraton experienced with Microsoft, offering a secure and fun area to work or just hang out. Or, retreat to our chic and all-new guest rooms, newly outfitted with the signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper® Bed and flat screen TV.

With the Reagan National Airport, Metro Rail Station, downtown Washington D.C., and the Pentagon all just minutes away, the heart of the nation is at your fingertips. Through arranging discounted overnight accommodations, transportation, receptions and other services, the trained team of professionals can help remove some of the stress surrounding the planning of a memorial at Arlington National Cemetery. Please contact us for details.

The enclosed, heated rooftop swimming pool is a great place to relax with loved ones. After a full day of traveling, sightseeing, or working, recharge at the fitness center, open all day and night.

Make time for good food and great conversation at the Potomac Restaurant and savor prime steak, fresh seafood, and exotic desserts with the people who matter. End your evening by gathering at the Potomac Lounge.

When it’s time to call it a night, retreat to one of the recently renovated 409 guest rooms and suites. Sleep is a pleasure between the crisp sheets of the signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ Bed. Stay connected with two dual-line telephones and wireless High Speed Internet Access in each room.

The special room rate of $182 has been established to make your reservation process easy.  Simply call (703) 521-1900 and give the group name PEX-VA no later than November 15, 2016.  In addition the special rate has been extended to three days before and after the conference.

Please note: We will never recommend, approve or appoint any third party rooming service to act on our behalf. Please be extremely wary if you are approached by any such companies. We will always endeavour to negotiate the best available rates for you so please use the Hotel's website link provided.
Event details
Organizer : IDGA
Event type : Conference
Reference : ASDE-15579