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Val Boelman is an Adjunct Professor at Nebraska Methodist College, bringing over fifteen years of expertise in healthcare process improvement. With a background spanning both manufacturing and healthcare industries, she specializes in Continuous Improvement, Lean Methodology, Six Sigma, and Change Management. Her academic credentials include a BS in Industrial Engineering from Iowa State University and an MEngr in Healthcare Engineering from Texas Tech University.
- Education: BS Industrial Engineering (Iowa State University), MEngr Healthcare Engineering (Texas Tech University)
Her research interests focus on optimizing healthcare operations through:
- Lean and Six Sigma applications
- Healthcare quality and patient safety
- Clinical informatics
- Project management
- System redesign
- Change management
Recent publications demonstrate consistent contributions to healthcare process improvement, with specific emphasis on inventory management, job market strategy, and systemic coordination across multi-campus networks. Her work often intersects with healthcare economics and technology implementation.
Scientific accolades include:
- ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt
- SME Lean Certification
- 2020 Society for Health Systems Diplomate Status
- 2019 Joseph K. Walkup Prominence in Industrial Engineering
Boelman actively participates in professional service through leadership roles in the Society for Health Systems, including President, Board Member, and Experienced Professional Committee Chair. She also contributes to academic advisory councils at Iowa State and Texas Tech Universities, ensuring industry-academia alignment in healthcare engineering education.
