Achieve Hires New Chief Operating Officer and VP of Human Resources.EDEN PRAIRIE Eden Prairie A city of eastern Minnesota, a residential suburb of Minneapolis. Population: 57,300. , Minn. -- Achieve Healthcare Technologies (www.achievehealthcare.com), a leader in information systems and services for long-term care long-term care (LTC), n the provision of medical, social, and personal care services on a recurring or continuing basis to persons with chronic physical or mental disorders. , today announced that Jay Syverson will serve as chief operating officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. and Jean Mohr will serve as VP of human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. . Syverson has nearly twenty years TWENTY YEARS. The lapse of twenty years raises a presumption of certain facts, and after such a time, the party against whom the presumption has been raised, will be required to prove a negative to establish his rights. 2. of management experience, most recently as president of SyG Global/Syverson Enterprises, a performance measurement and management consulting Noun 1. management consulting - a service industry that provides advice to those in charge of running a business service industry - an industry that provides services rather than tangible objects organization. In this capacity, Syverson also offered interim executive management services. Syverson assisted clients in securing and implementing strategic, technology-based solutions to produce strong revenue growth and profitability in the areas of software license and consulting services. "We are fortunate to have Jay on the Achieve team," said Rich Giddings, Achieve's president. "He has a proven track record of building and managing technology businesses and will bring a wealth of experience to lead Achieve's efforts in continuing to provide quality products to the long-term care market." The other new addition to Achieve's executive team, Jean Mohr, has more than fifteen years of HR management experience including working for Achieve as VP of human resources from 1997 - 2000. Prior to her return to Achieve, Jean served as a HR strategic business partner at Capella University Capella University is a private for-profit distance institution of higher learning. Capella University offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral (PhD and PsyD) degrees in business, technology, education, human services and psychology. . Much of her experience is in the healthcare industry with an emphasis on implementing organization effectiveness by focusing on employee and team engagement, performance management and leadership coaching and development. "We are delighted that Jean is back at Achieve," Giddings said. "We will look to her to lead initiatives that will focus on providing a positive company culture that fosters productivity and employee engagement." Achieve Healthcare Technologies Achieve Healthcare Technologies (www.achievehealthcare.com) is focused on the long-term care industry and provides a comprehensive technology solution, including products and services, to nearly 3,000 customers nation-wide. Achieve's Matrix solution is a fully integrated, Web-based product that helps reduce medical errors, falls and hospitalization hospitalization /hos·pi·tal·iza·tion/ (hos?pi-t'l-i-za´shun) 1. the placing of a patient in a hospital for treatment. 2. the term of confinement in a hospital. rates, while increasing reimbursements and staff time with residents. Achieve helps remedy long-term care challenges through electronic health records capabilities, integrated resident-side charting technology, enterprise-wide reporting and IT outsourcing services. |
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