North Texas Association of Healthcare Quality
Advancing healthcare quality through education, leadership, and collaboration
The North Texas Association of Healthcare Quality (NTAHQ) is a professional membership organization dedicated to supporting healthcare quality professionals across Texas and beyond.
Our mission is to promote excellence in healthcare quality through ongoing education, leadership development, and collaborative networking.
About the North Texas Association of Healthcare Quality?
NTAHQ was established in November 2005 to meet the growing needs of professionals involved in healthcare quality. Since our founding, we have served as a trusted community for individuals responsible for improving patient care, strengthening safety, and supporting regulatory compliance within healthcare organizations. NTAHQ is a community of healthcare professionals committed to advancing quality, safety, and performance improvement across the healthcare continuum.
Our members work in a wide range of roles, including:
Quality and performance improvement
Compliance and accreditation
Patient safety and risk management
Infection prevention
Clinical quality and outcomes
Healthcare leadership and administration
Our Mission
To promote excellence in healthcare quality by supporting professionals through:
Practical, relevant education
Leadership development
Professional collaboration and networking
We believe that strong healthcare systems are built by well-supported professionals who have access to knowledge, peers, and opportunities for growth.
What We Do
NTAHQ provides programs and resources designed to support the real-world work of healthcare quality professionals, including:
Educational programs led by experienced healthcare leaders and subject-matter experts
Professional development opportunities focused on leadership, performance improvement, and regulatory readiness
Networking and collaboration through events, discussions, and peer connections
Online learning and virtual events to support flexible participation
Our programming emphasizes practical application, shared experience, and continuous improvement.
Board of Directors
The North Texas Association of Healthcare Quality is guided by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of experienced healthcare quality professionals. The Board provides strategic direction, governance, and oversight to ensure NTAHQ continues to support its mission and members.
Board Roles
Tanya Stinson, MSHQ, LSSMBB, MCBA, CRP
Millwood Hospital
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-stinson
Tanya Stinson has worked in various Quality and PI settings inside and outside healthcare, however, regardless of where she works, she is very passionate about helping people. Tanya has a Master's Degree in Healthcare Quality and Safety and is a Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. She has 15 years of experience in leading large Lean Six Sigma transformational initiatives, training, coaching, and certifying others (clinical and non-clinical) in leading performance, process, and quality improvement projects. She is highly passionate about making positive changes that will improve outcomes for the consumer, employees, and leadership, as well as empowering project leaders through coaching and mentoring that will help others to become successful and growing the PI culture, eliminating issues, and improving healthcare quality for all.
She is active member of several volunteer organizations. As President of the North Texas Association for Healthcare Quality, she is very passionate about improving healthcare processes, quality, and safety for the communities that we serve. Tanya is also a very active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives of North Texas (ACHENTX) and is the 2024 Chair of the Women's Health Executive Network (WHEN) for ACHENTX. She is also an member of the National American Latino Healthcare Executives group (NALHE). Tanya was awarded the 2023 ACHENTX Regent of the Year for “Chapter Connector” and the 2020 ACHENTX Mentor of the Year award.
Tanya owns a small business, Leaning Towards Change, which she started in 2020. She trains, coaches, and mentors students and leaders in getting their Lean Six Sigma White Belt, Yellow Belt, and Green Belt certifications. She also leads large organizations in completing successful initiatives that help reduce defects, wastes, inefficiencies, and costs, saving millions of dollars and improving quality, efficiency, safety, and productivity.
Tanya’s certifications include Certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, ROI Methodology Certified, Certified Master Business Analysis, Certified Lean Champion, Certified Prosci Change Management Practitioner, Certified IHI Healthcare and Safety, and Certified 8D/PPS Leader. In the past, as part of her tenure as PI Engineer for Texas Health Resources, Tanya has helped several Texas Health Resource hospital employees in winning quality and operational excellence awards as well as has helped several hospitals to become Magnet designated. She has helped several healthcare organizations complete improvement initiatives successfully and pass surveys to remain/become Joint Commission compliant/accredited.
Tanya loves sharing her passion, knowledge, and experience with others. Her goals are to improve patient experience and care, while improving processes, quality, and safety for everyone.
Tanya Stinson
President
Jason C. McClaren, MA-EDM, CSP, CHFM, CHEP, CHSP, LSSYB
Ernest Health
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmcclaren/
Jason McClaren is a seasoned professional in healthcare facilities management and emergency preparedness, dedicated to ensuring the safety and resilience of organizations across various sectors. With a background in leadership development and a passion for preparing future leaders and first responders, Jason combines expertise in emergency management with a commitment to excellence. Known for his strategic insights and proactive approach, he has successfully navigated complex challenges to optimize operational efficiency and enhance safety protocols. Jason's career is defined by a relentless pursuit of excellence in healthcare safety, emergency preparedness, and leadership development.
Jason McClaren
Membership / Communication Chair
OPEN BOARD POSITIONS
Treasurer
Oversees the financial health of the association, including budgeting, financial reporting, and fiscal accountability.
Secretary
Maintains official records, meeting minutes, and organizational documentation to support transparency and continuity.
Networking Chair
Develops and supports opportunities for professional connection, collaboration, and peer engagement through events and activities.
Finance Chair
Supports financial planning, budgeting, and long-term financial sustainability in collaboration with the Treasurer and Board.
Student Advocate
Represents the interests of students and emerging professionals, helping connect future healthcare quality leaders with education, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
GOT QUESTIONS?
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Most of our programs are online. We have in person events a few times a year, those are posted on our website or LinkedIn page.
No, we have several membership options for anyone interested to include healthcare workers, healthcare students, vendors, and retired healthcare staff. See our membership page for details.
Most education sessions include continuing education credit. NTAHQ will advise if a session does not include CEUs.
Memberships roll on a annual basis from your join date. When you register you can sign up for auto renewal if you like.
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