On June 15th, Noemi presented on her capstone project along with a guest speaker, Mary Kidney, who is the Accessibility manager for all NM. The rehabilitation department and stakeholders were invited to be the audience of this in-service. Mary’s presentation focused on healthcare and people with disabilities, laws and regulations for accessible medical care, and…

Focused towards my second learning objective, the DMAIC instructors suggested completing a mind map focused on the problem and different potential solutions. As I worked on this mind map, I ensured to include components that stakeholders expressed. This mind map is a set example of different processes to take into account. There are many steps…

On May 21st, Noemi and her Content Expert Mentor, Lindsay, met with the Professional Development Coordinator to discuss the possibility for educational slides focused on Disability Accommodations to be presented during Professional Development Days (PDD) where new hire NM nurses and graduating nurses participate in education days as part of their Transition into Practice (TIP).…

On May 14, 2026, I presented on disability accommodations for one of the Medical Observation Units at NM. Staff asked in regard to how specific accommodations could be used. For example, a clear face mask can be very helpful for those who lip read or have difficulty with expressions and may benefit from non-verbal cues…

During my time at NM, I continuously asked questions and connected with several stakeholders where I gained information, feedback, and next steps. Needs Assessment Report PDF Please look at Capstone Project Page for PDF and Literature Review Document!