Christine Malone
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Christine Malone

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Christine Malone, Ed.D., MHA, MBA, CMPE, FACHE, CPHRM, studied management practice and theory at Henry Cogswell College, receiving her B.S. in Professional Management. She continued her education at the University of Washington, obtaining her Master's Degree in Health Administration and a Master's Degree in Business Administration. Christine then received her doctorate in education from City University of Seattle. Christine has over 30 years' experience in the healthcare field, having spent time working as a dental assistant, a medical receptionist, a medical assistant, an x-ray technician, medical clinic director, and as a consultant to healthcare providers, focusing on strategic management, efficient office flow, and human resource management, director of specialty services, hospitalists, and palliative care teams. Since 2004, Christine has been teaching at Everett Community College in Washington State. In 2006, Christine researched and developed a certificate program in Healthcare Risk Management. This series of three courses is offered via distance learning and provides the student who successfully completes the three courses a Certificate in Healthcare Risk Management. Christine was elected to the Snohomish County Charter Review Commission, a one-year position from 2005-2006. She is a former Chair of the Young Careerists Group within the Business and Professional Womens' Association of Greater Everett, a Board member with the Snohomish County Palliative Care Partnership Council, she volunteers with Planned Parenthood of the Greater Northwest, and is a former Board member with the Big Brothers Big Sisters Foundation. Christine has achieved her Certification with the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE), Fellowship status with the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), and certification with the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management (ASHRM), her Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and she is a member of the Washington State Healthcare Executive Forum (WSHEF). Christine is active in healthcare politics on both the local and national level. She has been the guest speaker at various events on healthcare issues and in continuing education courses nationwide. Christine has received her Certification in Vocational Teaching as well as in pediatric palliative care training. Christine lives with her husband in Seattle, Washington. In 1999, her third child, Ian, was injured due to medical negligence during his birth. Ian lived four years before succumbing to his injuries in 2004. This was the genesis of Christine's work toward improving patient safety in healthcare. Her input has been sought by legislative committees, editorial boards, and many policymakers. A nationally recognized healthcare reform advocate, Christine has appeared on the Today Show, NBC Nightly News, ABC Nightly News, the CBC's The National, in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and on Salon.com. Christine's professional website is: www.christinemmalone.com.
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