Dennis Delisle, Sc.D., FACHE, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Dennis is a transformational healthcare professional and nationally recognized Lean and change leadership expert. He is the executive director of University Hospital and the Ross Heart Hospital at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Combined, the 900-beds include a level 1 Trauma Center, Level III neonatal ICU, comprehensive transplant center and over 6,000 employees. Dennis also serves as an operational executive for the construction of a new $2B hospital tower construction project.
Dennis authored three books: Lean Healthcare, 2nd edition, Executing Lean Improvements and Transformation and Your New EHR. Through the Thomas Jefferson University College of Population Health, he founded and oversees the Master of Science degree program in operational excellence, one of the first of its kind in the nation. Dennis holds certifications as a Lean Master, Six Sigma Black Belt, Change Agent and Project Management Professional. He’s also a trained Baldrige Examiner through Pennsylvania’s performance excellence program and is credentialed as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Dennis completed his Bachelor of Science degree in biology at Syracuse University, Master of Health Services Administration degree at The George Washington University and Doctor of Science degree in health systems management at Tulane University.
Michael Martin, PT, MPT, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Michael currently serves as Associate Executive Director of Ohio State’s Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital and Heart & Vascular Center, a multi-disciplinary and cross-continuum program inclusive of a dedicated, 150-bed heart and vascular hospital, a comprehensive thoracic transplant program, ambulatory and regional clinical network, a world-class research institute and a robust academic enterprise. A Physical Therapist by training, Mike has served in various leadership positions through his professional association, most recently serving as Chair of the American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) Health Systems Council and a content expert for APTA
Thanks Sabra for your leadership and innovative energy. Congrats on the book and thought leadership.