Denise Hammel, PhD, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CLSSBB's Linkedin Analytics

Denise Hammel founded XcellenceFirst, Inc. (XFI) to fill a unique need in the clinical management consulting arena. She bridges her clinical expertise with operational and technology initiatives in healthcare to outperform benchmarks so that safe, effective, patient-centered care is delivered and patient, safety, and financial outcomes are achieved. Through the application of integrated technology, Lean/Six Sigma, and clinical expertise, XFI: • Saved in excess of $23M for hospital systems in 3 years • Reduced Length of Stay (LOS) by 9% • Achieved CMS quality measures for 100% of clients engaged for the purpose of meeting value-based payment requirements • Balanced and right-sized staffing based on patient acuity levels Denise liaises between the front line, management, and CNIOs / CMIOs, earning trust as a fellow clinician, technologist, project manager, and executive leader. She invests time in understanding the culture and proactively communicating to break down silos. She serves as a mentor across levels with the objective of making her clients self-reliant. Focus Areas: • Strategic Problem Solving • Quality Management • Nursing Informatics • Population Health • Clinical Operations • Staff Development • Leadership Development • Process Redesign Modalities: • Full Schematic Clinical Management Consulting • Change Management • Lean/Six Sigma • Program Management • Project Management • Clinical Application Implementation • Acuity Modeling and Decision Support As an Adjunct Professor at Jefferson University, author, and speaker, she prepares healthcare providers, systems, and professionals for the future while leveraging the technology and knowledge of today.