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Principals
Michael D. Talerico
Hal R. Young
Examples of Delta Heath System Professionals
Brian Bennett
William R. Cummings
Ann Haldeman, R.N.
Elaine S. Hopkins, R.N.
Josephine Lawrence, R.N.
Nancy McCafferty, R.N.
Sharon McCoy, Ph.D.
Richard L. Ray
Michael D. Talerico II
Joseph D. Vargas, Pharm.D.
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Michael D. Talerico.
HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE:
Mr. Talerico, Principal and President of Delta Health Systems, Inc., brings more than 35 years
experience to this position, gained from marketing and managing major
consulting projects designed to improve operating costs.
Before Delta, Mr. Talerico was President of the Management Services Group of a
major consulting firm. In this position, he was responsible for the marketing
and operations of both industrial and healthcare projects.
Earlier, Mr. Talerico was Executive Vice President of Operations for an
international consulting firm. He was responsible for operations throughout
North America, South America and Mexico. During his time with this firm, Mr.
Talerico managed important assignments for such organizations as ConRail,
Amtrak, Southern Pacific Railroad, the New York City Transit Authority; the
States of New Jersey, Washington, Oregon and California; Douglas Aircraft
Company and the Ford Motor Company. He directed, as well, numerous hospital
projects, ranging from fifty-bed hospitals to major healthcare systems.
Mr. Talerico has lectured on productivity in America and has conducted numerous
motivational seminars. He has contributed chapters to the Management Handbook
(Mali 1981) on Work Measurement and Managing the Work, and has appeared as an
expert witness.
Some active memberships held by Mr. Talerico include those in the American
Management Association and the Management Institute of Rowan College of New
Jersey. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of California.
Hal Young.
EDUCATION:
B.A. - University of Connecticut
EDUCATION: M.S. - Michigan State
University
HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE:
Mr. Young, a Principal of Delta Health Systems, Inc., has over 40 years
experience in providing consulting services to business, industry and
healthcare. Managing both marketing and operations has provided him with
extensive proficiency in the design and implementation of Strategic Cost
Management Programs for a wide range of organizations.
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As a healthcare consultant, Mr. Young has directed the installation of
improvement efforts in more than 300 healthcare institutions. His experience
includes the implementation of systems for achieving correct staffing and
improved service levels in community hospitals, healthcare systems and academic
medical centers, ranging in size from 50 to 1600 beds.
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Mr. Young has conducted a significant number of training workshops designed to
advance the management capabilities of supervisors and front-line managers. He
has spoken at numerous conventions and seminars on the role of management in
improving organizational effectiveness.
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Mr. Young is a seasoned healthcare professional, highly skilled in the
implementation of service level and productivity monitoring programs. He has
demonstrated expertise in the organizational review functions conducted by
Delta Health Systems.
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Brian Bennett.
EDUCATION:
B.S. - University of Montana
HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE:
Mr. Bennett has over 15 years of healthcare consulting experience. During these
years, he has implemented Strategic Cost Management Programs in more than 40
healthcare institutions, working in the technical and support areas. Prior to
this, he was an experienced productivity/quality analyst, having served in both
business and industry.
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As a Senior Associate with Delta, Mr. Bennett is proficient regarding Strategic
Cost Management efforts in such areas as Medical Records, Business Office,
Radiology, Environmental Services, Dietary, Laboratory, Respiratory Therapy,
Central Supply, Pharmacy, Rehabilitation Services, Plant Operations, Materials
Management, Admitting and Endoscopy.
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Mr. Bennett has implemented service level and productivity monitoring systems.
He has installed work redesign and process improvement systems in most
professional and support areas. He has worked extensively with front-line
managers in the implementation of Management Action Plans to review costs and
improve service.
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William R. Cummings.
EDUCATION:
B.S. - Geneva College
HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE:
Mr. Cummings has over 20 years consulting experience in a variety of industrial,
business and healthcare organizations. He has specialized in the installation
of Strategic Cost Management Programs, in both the technical and support areas.
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As a Senior Associate with Delta, Mr. Cummings has implemented improvement
efforts in more than 60 hospitals. His background includes numerous assignments
in the financial, insurance and healthcare fields.
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Mr. Cummings has trained in-house management teams in the perpetuation of
installed resource management systems. He has demonstrated proficiency in work
redesign and process improvement, as well as in the installation of Management
Action Plans to reduce costs and improve service.
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Mr. Cummings has extensive experience in the healthcare field installing
systems in most hospital ancillary areas, including Medical Records, Business
Office, Pharmacy and Radiology.
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Ann M. Haldeman, R.N..
EDUCATION:
B.S. - Lebanon Valley College
EDUCATION: M.E.
- Pennsylvania State University
HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE:
Ms. Haldeman has over 25 years experience in healthcare, both as a nursing
executive and as a consultant. She has achieved progressively, increasing
responsibilities in the nursing areas. Ms. Haldeman was Director of Nursing of
a 212-bed facility.
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As a Senior Associate with Delta, Ms. Haldeman is responsible for the
installation of Strategic Cost Management Programs in all nursing areas. She
has implemented patient acuity systems, quality assurance efforts and
management reporting systems. Her areas of responsibility also include Food and
Nutrition, Laboratory, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Radiology, Risk Management,
and Quality Management.
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Prior to joining Delta, Ms. Haldeman was Director of Nursing of a 212-bed
sub-acute and long term facility, where she was responsible for all aspects of
care delivery integration. She was also responsible for the development and
management of patient and staff educational programs. She directed the redesign
of patient care delivery systems, including the implementation of a care
management program.
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Ms. Haldeman has led efforts to prepare for JCAHO, including the development of
policies and conducting mock surveys. She has had extensive experience in CQI
techniques, which included increased departmental participation in performance
improvement activities.
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Elaine S. Hopkins, R.N..
EDUCATION:
B.A. - Lake Eire College
EDUCATION: B.S.
- Case Western Reserve
EDUCATION: M.S.N.
- Case Western Reserve
HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE:
Ms. Hopkins has over 25 years experience as a healthcare consultant and
administrator. She has extensive experience in the areas of performance
improvement, accreditation and healthcare policy.
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As a Senior Associate with Delta, Ms. Hopkins has installed Strategic Cost
Management Programs to improve service and reduce costs. She has actively
participated in quality assurance efforts and has implemented management
reporting systems.
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Ms. Hopkins was Director of Quality Management for a large healthcare system,
with total responsibility for utilization management, social work, infection
control, clinical risk management, performance improvement and medical staff
services.
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Ms. Hopkins has directed efforts in organizational improvement, outcomes-based
case management and accreditation compliance. She has been a consultant for the
Joint Commission Resources and an instructor in case management. She has worked
in large teaching hospitals, public health facilities and outpatient clinics.
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Josephine Lawrence, R.N..
EDUCATION:
B.S. - Cleveland State University
EDUCATION:
M.B.A - Baldwin Wallace University
HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE:
Ms. Lawrence has over 25 years experience as a healthcare executive and
consultant. She has been a Staff Nurse, Nurse Manager, Vice President of
Patient Care and Chief Operating Officer throughout her career. During her
tenure she has led several organizations in change management, resulting in
improved customer service and financial performance.
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As a Senior Associate with Delta, Ms. Lawrence is responsible for the
installation of Strategic Cost Management Programs in all nursing areas. She
has installed patient acuity systems in floor nursing areas, as well as other
programs in the Emergency and Surgery areas.
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Ms. Lawrence has installed Continuous Improvement/Quality Management Programs
in several healthcare facilities. She has established and implemented key
metrics, goals and tracking systems for measuring successful results.
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Ms. Lawrence developed a "shared services model" of management by analyzing
operations, defining system inefficiencies and instituting organizational
improvements. She has also directed large building programs and has written
three Certificates of Need, obtaining approval from the Department of Health
and Human Services.
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Kathleen J. Lawson, R.N..
EDUCATION:
B.A. - University of Phoenix
EDUCATION: M.B.A.
- Baldwin Wallace College
HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE:
Ms. Lawson has over 20 years experience in healthcare, as a staff nurse,
Director of Nursing Systems and Senior Vice President of Nursing. She had
excellent academic achievements and was a member of an Honor Society.
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As a Senior Associate with Delta, Ms. Lawson is responsible for the
implementation of Strategic Cost Management Programs. She has worked in all
floor nursing areas, as well as in the Surgery and Emergency areas.
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She has been Vice President of Nursing at a 250-bed, acute care hospital and at
a 450-bed facility. At both, she redefined the RN role, which led to
staff/management development of a new care delivery system. Ms. Lawson
initiated utilization management tactics that decreased ALOS by 15%-40%.
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Ms. Lawson has been responsible for re-engineering efforts in the ambulatory
and inpatient areas, which resulted in a decrease of cost per unit of service.
She is experienced in the standardization and merging of practices, protocols
and policies in the nursing areas.
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Nancy McCafferty, R.N..
EDUCATION:
B.S. - University of Texas
EDUCATION: M.S.N.
- University of Texas
HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE:
Ms. McCafferty has over 25 years experience as a healthcare executive and
consultant. She has risen from staff nurse to Director of Nursing with heavy
emphasis on quality management.
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As a Senior Associate for Delta, Ms. McCafferty is responsible for installation
of Strategic Cost Management Programs in all nursing areas. She has implemented
patient acuity systems in floor nursing and other systems in surgery, PACU and
emergency room areas.
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Ms. McCafferty has functioned in several roles in the area of quality
management. Her last assignment, as a director, included responsibility for
performance improvement, education, employee health, infection control, medical
staff peer review and regulatory compliance affairs. She has directed efforts
for JCAHO, CAP and trauma designation surveys at a large medical center.
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As Director of Nursing Resource, Ms. McCafferty was responsible for the fiscal
management of a 300-bed community hospital. She implemented new staffing
standards, position control, skill mix evaluation and daily use of a staffing
matrix. She has had extensive experience as an in-service educator for the
nursing areas.
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Sharon McCoy,Ph.D..
EDUCATION:
B.S. - Temple University
EDUCATION: M.S.
- Temple University
EDUCATION: Ph.D.
- Temple University
HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE:
Dr. McCoy has over 25 years of experience in healthcare consulting, having
designed and implemented Strategic Cost Management efforts in many private,
public and government hospitals, as well as in community and university
hospital settings.
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As a Senior Associate for Delta, Dr. McCoy's areas of expertise include
organizational structural analysis, cost accounting systems, resource
optimization in non-nursing areas and installation of automated systems for
total hospital staffing and utilization monitoring.
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Dr. McCoy is highly proficient in the Pharmacy, Radiology, and Laboratory
areas, as well as in other ancillary areas. She has worked extensively as a
member of Delta's Organizational Review team and in operations, as well.
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Dr. McCoy has implemented service level and performance monitoring systems. She
has trained numerous client managers in the use of systems to reduce costs and
improve service.
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Richard L. Ray.
EDUCATION:
B.S. - Kennesaw State University
EDUCATION: B.S.
- University Tennessee
EDUCATION: M.B.A.
- Georgia State University
EDUCATION: M.H.A.
- Georgia State University
HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE:
Mr. Ray has over 30 years experience and demonstrated leadership in the
healthcare field. He has implemented Strategic Cost Management Programs for a
variety of private and public hospitals. Mr. Ray has served as an executive in
healthcare and has extensive expertise as a healthcare consultant.
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As a Senior Associate for Delta, he has installed programs in all clinical and
support areas. He has worked in Surgery areas, redesigning case scheduling,
inventory and patient flow systems. Mr. Ray has extensive experience in service
level and management reporting systems.
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Mr. Ray began his career as a medical technologist, having received his B.S.
degree in Biology. He subsequently became a Laboratory Director after serving
as supervisor of Microbiology and Hematology.
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Mr. Ray has implemented workload management and decentralized distribution
strategies for a large hospital pharmacy. Additionally, he has installed
redesign strategies and process improvement efforts for rural hospital
networks.
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He has also implemented start up practice management for several primary and
specialty care practices. Mr. Ray has assisted in negotiating physician
contracts and in the recruitment of physicians for several hospital systems.
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Michael D. Talerico II.
EDUCATION:
B.S. - Lafayette College
EDUCATION: M.B.A.
- Penn State University
HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE:
Mr. Talerico has 11 years of healthcare consulting experience installing
Strategic Cost Management Programs. As Vice President of Operations he is
responsible for over-site of all Delta consulting engagements. He has developed
a web based application for Delta's Management Reporting System (MRS) and is
responsible for all installations of Delta's software. His areas of expertise
include the education of hospital management in achieving identified
productivity improvements.
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Mr. Talerico has conducted strategic productivity initiatives in both clinical
and non-clinical areas. These included review of process, flow and layout, as
well as service requirements to ensure high quality.
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He has assisted in detailed organizational studies of various sized hospitals
and healthcare facilities, including analysis, review and implementation of
these efforts, which have resulted in significant cost savings to the
institutions.
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During his time with Delta, Mr. Talerico managed important assignments for such
organizations as Baylor University Medical Center, Ochsner Clinic Foundation,
Wellmont Health System, Memorial Hermann Health System, and OhioHealth.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
. American College of Healthcare Executives
. Healthcare Financial Management Association
. Health Careers Foundation
. Health Leadership Network of the Delaware
Valley
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Joseph D. Vargas, Pharm.D.
EDUCATION:
B.S. - University of Florida
EDUCATION:
Pharm.D. - Nova/Southeastern University
HIGHLIGHTS OF EXPERIENCE:
Dr. Vargas has over 20 years experience as a staff pharmacist, Doctor of
Pharmacy, and consultant. He has worked with both healthcare institutions and
managed care facilities. He is highly proficient in the area of Continuous
Quality Improvement, having chaired the Quality Improvement Team
(QIT)-implementing the Quality Improvement Process in hospitals and teaching
Quality Awareness Experience (QAE) to hospital employees.
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As a Senior Associate with Delta, Dr. Vargas is responsible for the
implementation of Strategic Cost Management Programs in all
professional areas. Additionally, he directs process improvement efforts for
the company.
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Beginning his career as a staff pharmacist, his responsibilities included
therapeutic drug monitoring, pharmacokinetic dosing, managing anticoagulation
therapy and neuromuscular blocker therapy protocols, and monitoring appropriate
antibiotic therapy on ICU, CCU, Med/Surg, Telemetry, Orthopedic and
Oncology/Hematology floors.
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Dr. Vargas was subsequently promoted to Director of Pharmaceutical Services of
a 200-bed hospital, where he managed the hospital pharmacy, as well as a retail
pharmacy located in the hospital lobby. He was responsible for performance
evaluations, establishing short-term and long-term personal and departmental
goals and objectives, determining capital and operational budgets, recruitment,
guiding staff development, and implementing a continuous quality improvement
process.
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