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the organization, and to cultivate VMPS specialists assigned to coach improvement
and innovation on high- priority organizational goals. Structurally, it consists of a
central KPO and three divisional KPOs, supporting hospital, clinic, and corpo-
rate functions.
Central KPO responsibilities include providing training and education in
VMPS, setting the standards for deployment of VMPS, and developing and
implementing new strategies as part of VMPS. It is in fulfillment of this latter
responsibility that Central KPO plays a key role in leading the innovation effort in
Virginia Mason. KPO administrative director Linda Hebish, sits on the Innovation
Leadership Team, and the Virginia Mason Center for Innovation ...