Sheila Brune, R.N., M.S.
Graduate
of St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing
Ottumwa, Iowa
Bachelors and Masters Degrees,
St. Francis University, Joliet, Illinois
Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality
Certified in Case Management
Previously
Certified Professional in Utilization Review
Sheila Brune, creator of
the Living History Program© is a registered nurse first and foremost. She is a graduate of a diploma program, St. Joseph
Hospital School of Nursing in Ottumwa, Iowa. She later completed her Bachelor's degree and attained certifications in health
care quality (CPHQ), utilization review (CPUR) and case management (CMC). Currently she is the Director of Service Excellence
at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, Illinois.
In 2000, inspired by years of patient stories left untold, she created
and copyrighted the Living History Program©. She piloted the program in an Iowa hospital and began public speaking
and sharing. Since that time, numerous hospitals have inquired about starting the program and many have moved ahead to full
implementation.
In 2009, Sheila was able to speak at the Joint Commission's Annual Quality and Patient Safety conference
in Chicago. She spoke of the value of using personal stories to enhance patient-centered care. In December of
2009, she was a presenter at the Taking You and Your Organization to the Next Level conference of the Studer Group.
Quint Studer attended the presentation and became "a big fan" of the program. He recently sent Sheila her
first referral from a Studer affiliate hospital.
In February of 2010, Sheila left her previous position
as Quality Director at Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Illinois, and moved on to CGH Medical Center in Sterling, Illinois
where she has been given the opportunity to live her passion as Director of Service Excellence. Living History will
be a part of many initiatives to improve the patient perception of care, and positively impact the patient care experience.
Sheila considers the her program an act of stewardship and currently does not sell her product or services. Interested
facilities need only sign an agreement confirming they will always give credit to Mrs. Brune for the program and
will provide recommendations and testimonials on request. They also agree to pay for reasonable travel expenses to introduce
the program or to assist with start-up and implementation.
