2012 SHS-HIMSS Excellence in Healthcare
Management Engineering/Process Improvement Award

 

All nominations must be submitted by October 15th, 2012.

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Purpose:
The recipient of the SHS-HIMSS Excellence in Healthcare Management Engineering/Process Improvement Award shall be selected jointly by the Boards of Directors of the Society of Health Systems (SHS) and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). The award will be presented to one individual annually, who in the opinion of the joint Boards of Directors, has best demonstrated leadership in implementing significant synergies between the process improvement and information technology professions. These contributions may be of a professional or technical nature, and may include research or development of improved processes (with or without technology), or exemplary contribution to the professional society. The award will be co-presented by SHS and HIMSS.

General Eligibility Criteria:
1)      Active member of SHS and HIMSS - Contact awards@himss.org to confirm member status
2)      Has demonstrated leadership in promoting the management engineering and/or process improvement profession
3)      Has advanced the professional level embraced by SHS and HIMSS
4)      Is currently not serving on the Board of Directors for SHS or HIMSS

In addition to the completed application form, the following items must be supplied for each nominee:

  • A current resume or biographical profile
  • A description of how the nominee meets the following award criteria:
    • Has demonstrated innovative and effective synergies in the profession of management engineering and/or process improvement
    • Has advanced the professional societies of SHS and/or HIMSS

All supporting documentation must be submitted electronically to awards@himss.org