Six Sigma is a comprehensive and flexible program for achieving, sustaining and maximizing workplace success. Uniquely driven by the "Voice of the Customer," Six Sigma uses facts, data and statistical analysis to manage, improve and reinvent workplace processes that enhance our ability to take care of our patients.

Valley Baptist has used Six Sigma techniques to improve every aspect of our organization and improve our focus on providing quality care. We have been recognized nationally and internationally for our successes.

For more information on Six Sigma, please call (956) 389-1530.





Six Sigma Leaders

Six Sigma Champion:
James G. Springfield, FACHE
  President and Chief Executive Officer

Six Sigma Project Leader:
Tomas A. Gonzalez, MD, MBA
  Senior Vice President and Chief Quality Officer

Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belts:
Tomas A. Gonzalez, MD, MBA
  Senior Vice President and Chief Quality Officer
Matiana Vela, EdD, MED, RD
  Assistant Vice President Quality Initiatives
Tracy Kirkconnell, MBA
  Assistant Vice President Quality Initiatives

Certified Six Sigma Black Belts:
Sue Griffin, M.Ed.
James C. Hearn, MHA
Lori L. Liendo, MPH
Cary Montalvo, BS, MT (ASCP)

Black Belt
The Team leader that accepts primary responsibility for the routine work and results of a Six Sigma project. They are hands-on workers, work full time on projects, and do much of the detailed work. Black Belts undergo five weeks of training and work full-time on Six Sigma projects.

Green Belt
Green Belts receive the same training as Black Belts (five weeks) and are team leaders for selected projects. Green Belts are not full time Six Sigma positions, however, they are required to dedicate approximately 25% of their time to Six Sigma projects in addition to their existing job.