Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement | Quality Time with Dr. Schaal
Thu Jan 08 2026
In this episode, Chris Siebenaler shares how his nearly 25-year Houston Methodist career has shaped his perspective on how to drive continuous improvement. As executive vice president of network hospitals, Siebenaler shares how incorporating lean management principals and daily management systems have empowered physicians and staff to identify issues, track performance and implement solutions.
Expert: Chris Siebenaler, executive vice president of network hospitals, Houston Methodist
Notable topics covered:
Fostering continuous improvement and frontline engagement through lean managementCreating a culture of excellence through transparency and staff empowermentQuality is not just metrics — it’s about meaningful experiences for patients and caregivers
Links:
Chris Siebenaler LinkedInDr. Eric Dickson: How Lean Management Transformed a Health Care System | Quality Time PodcastExamining the Relationship Between the Lean Management System and Quality Improvement Care Management ProcessesLean Management — The Journey from Toyota to Healthcare
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In this episode, Chris Siebenaler shares how his nearly 25-year Houston Methodist career has shaped his perspective on how to drive continuous improvement. As executive vice president of network hospitals, Siebenaler shares how incorporating lean management principals and daily management systems have empowered physicians and staff to identify issues, track performance and implement solutions. Expert: Chris Siebenaler, executive vice president of network hospitals, Houston Methodist Notable topics covered: Fostering continuous improvement and frontline engagement through lean managementCreating a culture of excellence through transparency and staff empowermentQuality is not just metrics — it’s about meaningful experiences for patients and caregivers Links: Chris Siebenaler LinkedInDr. Eric Dickson: How Lean Management Transformed a Health Care System | Quality Time PodcastExamining the Relationship Between the Lean Management System and Quality Improvement Care Management ProcessesLean Management — The Journey from Toyota to Healthcare