Melissa Vandergriff

Continuous Improvement Program Director @ClevelandClinic

[Kasandra Weigand @KasandraWeigand]

S.O. to Hillcrest’s Care Management Team! I’m so excited to share that this team worked really hard to update their visual management to showcase what matters most to them and how they align to the hospital. @MelissaVander12 @LisaYerianMD

[Lisa Yerian @LisaYerianMD]

With heavy hearts we mourn the loss of ⁦@NateHurle⁩ Amazing CI leader, coach, colleague, father and friend. Problem solver extraordinaire. You have changed our world, and you are so very missed! #everycaregivereveryday #theccim ⁦@CleClinicMD⁩ #cleclinicnurses

[CLEChamberChoir @CLEChamberChoir]

Great weekend of rehearsals, with an amazing group of musicians. Here are some fun pics of our pretty unique working space. https://t.co/j5vUv7OxUp

[Melissa Vandergriff @MelissaVander12]

Dr. Lindsay Gould, pediatric ED physician: “I love CI because it combines three of my favorite things: teamwork, creativity, and problem solving. It provides a framework to creatively solve problems so that everyone has a voice and can make a difference.” @LisaYerianMD @NateHurle

[Sandy Ferguson @SandyFergusonCC]

Euclid hospital’s Emergency Department sharing their visual management and 2021 OKRs during our executive rounds. Alignment and transparency to what matters most was clearly shown. Great work Nathan and team!
@MelissaVander12 #CCIM #clevelandclinic @NateHurle @LisaYerianMD

[Cory Caranci @Mimicaranci]

@NateHurle Hillcrest Oncology Team hard at work creating a better process, for the incredibly complex concurrent patient. Vicki , our radiation therapist, taking some time to map out her process, step by step for scheduling and treating radiation patients @MelissaVander12 @ClevelandClinic

[Sandy Ferguson @SandyFergusonCC]

Visual management for Euclid hospital’s 2021 OKRs including drive and watch scorecards. We also maintain all info in a shared drive to provide access for those working remotely. Next... department level OKRs. #ClevelandClinic #CCIM @MelissaVander12

[Sandy Ferguson @SandyFergusonCC]

The Euclid hospital OR team had a successful first week utilizing process confirmation for Universal Protocol. Congrats to the OR nurses for completing 15/15 assessments! Great discussion at the weekly huddle identifying two key actions.
@MelissaVander12 #ClevelandClinic #CCIM

[ClevelandClinicNews @CleClinicNews]

Some of our first patients to receive the vaccine couldn't wait to share their excitement with us.

We're clapping right along with you, Mary Kathleen! 👏🏼

Every patient who gets vaccinated is a step in the right direction.

[ClevelandClinicNews @CleClinicNews]

As we continue receiving shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine, we're excited to see some of the first caregivers at Fairview, Hillcrest and @MyAkronGeneral get vaccinated today.

[ClevelandClinicNews @CleClinicNews]

Northeast Ohio hospital leaders from @ClevelandClinic, @metrohealthCLE and @UHhospitals address the rise in COVID-19 cases.

They remind us that the power to do what is right is in the hands of each member of our community.

See the full press briefing: https://t.co/USwYZz7kWB

[LouieAnthonyHendon @louiehendon3]

Building capability is a key to cultural transformation...allowing Clinical Caregivers to lead A3 activities builds confidence and skill with CI tools and techniques. Great work Chad at CCHillcrest 3 Seidman. #CCIM @MelissaVander12 @SueLCollier @LisaYerianMD @NateHurle

[Melissa Vandergriff @MelissaVander12]

5-why analysis can be successfully adjusted for social distancing, with the help of technology! Awesome job, CC Hillcrest pharmacy, nursing and anesthesia! @LisaYerianMD @NateHurle @del_proctor @LoriDeWitt11

[LouieAnthonyHendon @louiehendon3]

Gemba is still the best known way to understand the process and the problem. CCHH Imaging Services goes to Gemba to understand the check-in process from the patients perspective @MelissaVander12 @NateHurle @LisaYerianMD #ccim #clevelandclinic #continuousimprovement

[Melissa Vandergriff @MelissaVander12]

CCF Hillcrest leaders round weekly to learn about dept OKRs. Fantastic sharing in Materials Mgmt by Chris Steurer! Clear visual of whether target is being met. Dr. Tim Crone: “If you are all green, you are not focusing on the right stuff” @TimothyCroneMD @LisaYerianMD @NateHurle

[Sandy Ferguson @SandyFergusonCC]

Euclid Hospital's ConnectToday site is now under construction! Excited to launch next month and invite our amazing caregivers to the community.
@MelissaVander12

[LouieAnthonyHendon @louiehendon3]

This is what happens when CCU/CS-ICU makes their OKRs fun and engaging during a recent Gemba Walk with CCHH Leadership! What a treasure of Caregivers! Great work...AARG Maties! #OKR #CCIM @NateHurle @LisaYerianMD @MelissaVander12

[Sandy Ferguson @SandyFergusonCC]

Euclid hospital Executive Team gearing up for leadership rounds. Focusing on caregiver and patient communication this month. @ClevelandClinic @MelissaVander12 @EdSabaneghMD

[Melissa Vandergriff @MelissaVander12]

Thank you @suec1026 I pledge to oppose racism and hate through active allyship, continuous unlearning, learning, and listening. Join me by nominating 5 others to do the same @johncarlmd @docford15 @Xoh @rmaccue @rmainard

[CLEChamberChoir @CLEChamberChoir]

Stronger together.