Professional Documents
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BEVEN
56872 Eastvue Road, Osceola, Indiana 46561
Home phone: (574) 674-0037 Cell phone: (574) 276-2160 E-mail: wb5a88d8@westpo
st.net
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Quality Improvement Process - - established realistic goals, objectives and per
formance measurements to identify departmental weaknesses and implement changes
for continuous improvement which included surveys to assess the view of the cust
omer service of the departments.
Established credibility working relationships with staff, management, leadershi
p team, physicians and volunteers by being visible, aware and proactive.
Developed the talent of the staff by creating best-practice culture where emplo
yees are empowered and recognized.
Assisted Bremen Community Hospital under a consultant agreement in Facilities a
nd Construction Management.
Routinely received Superior ratings as a leader - - i.e., obtained a 94+ percen
tile rating from staff and management in Gallup Surveys of 2001, 2002 and 2003.
Established an open book pricing with construction contractor and subcontractor
s for projects.
Delivered all construction projects on budget and on time through a Team Orches
trated Approach
Routinely achieved superior ratings on JCAHO Environment of Care surveys, which
was achieved by quality and organization of documents.
Appointed to the Project Steering Committee and Project Executive Committee for
planning and development of a new $300MM, (600,000 sq. ft.) replacement hospita
l by the CEO and COO.
Member of National Fire Protection Association, American Society for Healthcare
Engineers and the American Hospital Association.
Safety Management:
Developed all organization-wide safety policies, procedures and programs.
Developed and implemented goals, objectives to measure the accomplishments and
non accomplishments of the programs to establish new standards for the safety of
the patient, staff, physicians, volunteers and visitors.
Reduced patient falls by 60%.
Reduced employee injuries through education and back to work training programs.
Implemented the systems Statement of Conditions for Interim Life Safety require
ments and established a performance tracking program for outcomes.
Advised and consulted with senior management on all safety issues.
Conduct the hospital fire, safety and disaster orienta
tion program through a fun learning experience.
Represented the organization on municipal and countywide safety committees.
Chair of Hospital Environmental Care Committee and Hospital Safety Officer for
20+ years.
Built strong working relationship with local fire, police and other city depart
ments, mayor office, planning, engineering etc.
Established Bremen Community Hospital Safety Management Plan and Environment of
Care Standards for their enrolment into the Joint Commission of Accreditation p
rocess.
Publica
tions
2001, Environment of Care Leader national news letter, article outlining methods
for establishing and tracking goals and objectives in order to meet the JCAHO s
tandards.
1998, Architectural News Letter, Taking Care of the Crown Jewel a published arti
cle on hospital maintenance and the importance of maintaining the facilities inf
rastructure.
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Education
High School: Graduated with general studies. Recipient of the Sons of American
Revolution Service Medal for outstand student leadership and community service.
I have attended numerous seminars, workshops, training institutes and classes to
further my education and knowledge in the healthcare and commercial industry in
addition to a 40 hour healthcare class in Hospital Administration at the School
of Business at the University of Notre Dame.
Lectured the University of Notre Dames 4th year architecture students on healthc
are design and building components.
Community Leadership
Roles
Edward Moose Krause Chapter National Football & Hall of Fame Committee member,
2002-.
Electric League of Indiana, Chairman of Northern Board, 1997-2004
Rebuilding Together for St Joseph County, Board member and past Board President
, 1998-2005
Michiana School of Fire & Emergency Service, Committee Member, 1999-2002
Mishawaka Optimist Club, Member, Treasure and past President , 1983-2009
Hannahs House, Board Member, 2000-2005
St Joseph County Salvation Army Property & Facility Board Co-Chairman for the c
onstruction of a new $20MM Kroc Center, 2003-2005
St Joseph Local Emergency Planning Committee, 1995-2003
Appointed by hospital CEO in 1998 in the leadership role for a hospital communi
ty project to build a home for Habit of Humanity family. Completed 1,100 sq. ft
. home complete with landscaping in 14 days
Mentor for Penn High School students Integrated Studies Internship Program 1995
-2001
Mishawaka Salvation Army, Board Member and past President, 1990-1999
Assisted the School Board in the selection process for a National Architect for
the new High School, 1991
Military Service: United States Navy, Honorable Discharge with awards and recomm
endations.
References Available Upon Request