true04/16/2024 03:00:00 PMSafety and prevention are integral to SUNY Downstate and are embraced by all levels of leadership and staff, including attending physicians, residents, nurses, and support personnel. Since the inception of the WE ACT initiative in 2022, UHD has bolstered its efforts to improve care and safety. Through a customized five-step process, which integrates Six Sigma green belt training and Lean efficiency principles, we define issues, analyze data, uncover root causes, implement improvement strategies, and maintain changes to enhance hospital operations.Office of the President