Become a WSQA Certified Examiner

SCHEDULE

WSQA TRAINING PLAN

TIME TABLE 2011-2012

 

Examiner Applications

Lite Examiners (Level 1) accepted all year with training offered quarterly

Full Examiners (Levels 2, 3, and 4) - due September 1, 2012

Acceptance Notification Within 2 weeks of receipt
Introduction to Performance Excellence Workshop Attend any scheduled workshop

Examiner Software can be accessed by following link to right.

 

 

link to training page

ALL EXAMINERS:

Examiner Training

 

Preconsensus Webinar Link: see Examiner Training Page

In order to participate in this training you MUST send in your Examiner Application

 

Dates:  February 10, 2012 and March 1, 2012, 8:30 – 4:30 each day

Location:     

Community Building LLC

W 35 Main

Spokane, WA 99201

Saranc 3rd Floor Conference Room

Participants:  Returning and New Examiners – all examiners participating in the 2011-2012 lite and full examination cycles are required to attend WSQA examiner training (If you have not attended WSQA-sponsored examiner training since Jan 1, 2011, you will need to attend a 2012 training session; additional sessions will be offered in Jun and Oct).  Some exceptions will be considered (i.e. current Baldrige National Examiners, on-site training conducted by WSQA – contact Laura for details). WSQA is following the same guidelines as the Baldrige National Program – examiners are required to attend training every year.

 

Contact:  Laura.Kinney@multicare.org or laura_kinney@msn.com

NEW, LOWER EXAMINER FEES!!

New Examiner Fee:  Non Member $50        WSQA Member $25

Return Examiner Fee:  Non Member $50           WSQA Member $25

 

Special Instructions: 

  •  E-mail Laura Kinney to confirm your space – number of participants number is limited to 35. 
  • Bring your completed examiner application with you to class AND email it to Laura (do not sent to WSQA office )
  • Bring a check with you to class OR To pay with a credit card, please send an email to wsqa@wsqa.net or call (253) 277-1142.

Class Design:

Two full day classes with a case study to examine and homework in-between the two sessions; PC with access to internet is required to complete the homework.

Refresher training for Return Examiners not attending above two day training

Return Examiner training Schedule- Please select and participate in one of the following 3 Options

 

In Person Live Training: November 10, 2010 9am-4pm

Chelsea Heights Building, 603 South J Street, Tacoma

(enter building from J St, classroom is on left.  Please E-mail Denise@wsqa.net and Laura.Kinney@multicare.org if you plan to attend in person)

Webinar November 3, 9am-12noon

Modules

Examination Process Changes

Upcoming Criteria Changes

Comment Writing

Writing Key Themes

Scoring

Recorded webinar posted on Examiner Training webpage by November 10.

Senior Examiner Training - All Return Examiners
(Team Leads, Backup Leads, and Feedback Writers)

view recorded session here

Site Visit Preparation and Training

View recorded session here:

https://cc.readytalk.com/play?id=c3s91m

 

 

EXAMINER FULL APPLICATION CYCLE TIME TABLE 2011-2012

Level 2-4 Examiners

Award Recipient Ceremony with Governor and Recognition at Symposium TBA

REFER ALSO TO THE AWARD PROCESS TIME TABLE

 

 

 

EXAMINER FULL APPLICATION CYCLE TIME TABLE 2010-2011

Level 2-4 Examiners

 

Applications Mailed to Examiners October 22, 2010
Independent Review Key Factors, Category 1.1 and 7.1 Complete (notify lead and mentor) November 2, 2010
Independent Reviews Due to WSQA December 17, 2010
Examiners (Category leads) prepare Assigned Items for Consensus January 5-16, 2011
Back Up Category Leads provide input into Assigned backup items for consensus January 17-21, 2011
Team Reviews entire scorebook in preparation for consensus January 22-28, 2011
Consensus Meetings or Calls

Scheduled between January 31-February 4, 2011

Consensus Scorebook Complete and Due to WSQA

February 11, 2011

Consensus Scorebook presentation to Judges Panel (Mentor and Team Lead - Conference call) February 28, 2011
Site Visit Preparation and Training

March 16, 2011

Site Visit 2010 - Contingent on approval of Judges Panel

March 28- April 1, 2011

SV Team Meets Sunday, March 27

OR

April 4-8, 2011

SV Team meets Sunday, April 3

Site Visit Scorebook Complete and Due to WSQA April 13, 2011
Site Visit Scorebook presentation to Judges Panel (Mentor and Team Lead - Conference Call), Recommendation to Board April 25, 2011
Award Level determination by Board May 2 , 2011
Award Recipient Ceremony at Symposium

September or October 2011 (date tbd)

 

ALL EXAMINERS:

Examiner Training

 

In order to participate in this training you MUST send in your Examiner Application

 

 

Dates: 

October 21, November 7, 2011 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Location:              

MultiCare Health System

Chelsea Heights Building

603 South J Street

Tacoma, WA  98405

Participants: 

Returning and New Examiners – all examiners participating in the 2011-2012 cycle required to attend

Contact: 

Laura.Kinney@multicare.org or laura_kinney@msn.com

Examiner Fees: 

New Examiner Fee:  Non Member $350            

WSQA Member $315

Return Examiner Fee:  Non Member $175           WSQA Member $140

Special Instructions: 

  •  E-mail Laura Kinney to confirm your space – number of participants number is limited to 35. 

  • Bring your completed examiner application with you to class AND email it to Laura (do not sent to WSQA office )

  • Bring a check with you to class OR use the on-line payment system at www.wsqa.net and attach your receipt to application

Class Design:

Two full day classes with a case study to examine and homework in-between the two sessions; PC with access to internet is required.

REFER ALSO TO THE AWARD PROCESS TIME TABLE

 

 

EXAMINER LITE APPLICATION CYCLE TIME TABLE

Lite Applications are accepted quarterly and follow a 14 week review schedule

Level 1 Examiners

 

Applications Mailed to Examiners Week 1
Independent Reviews Due to WSQA Week 7
Consensus Meetings or Calls

Week 10

Consensus Scorebook Complete and Due to WSQA Week 11
WSQA sends Feedback Report to Applicant Week 14

 

REFER ALSO TO THE AWARD PROCESS TIME TABLE