Daniel Burgess, MBA, Ms, Rdn, CSO Wm
About Daniel Burgess, MBA, Ms, Rdn, CSO Wm
Daniel Burgess is the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program Coordinator at Intermountain Healthcare, where he leads quality improvement projects and coordinates patient care. He holds multiple degrees, including an MBA and a Master's in Human Nutrition, and has extensive experience in clinical dietetics and research.
Work at Intermountain Healthcare
Daniel Burgess currently serves as the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program Coordinator at Intermountain Healthcare, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he facilitates data-driven quality improvement projects and coordinates patient care between Intermountain Healthcare and affiliated medical offices. He is responsible for designing and maintaining educational materials for both patients and providers. Additionally, he aligns projects with business goals and strategies, creating work plans and managing resources to meet deadlines and stakeholder expectations. His efforts contribute to maintaining national MBSAQIP accreditation for the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Burgess has a diverse educational background that supports his expertise in nutrition and business management. He earned a Master's Degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Utah from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor's Degree in Biology at the University of Utah from 2011 to 2013. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Western Governors University, which he achieved in 2019. Additionally, he obtained two Associate's Degrees from Salt Lake Community College in General Studies and Finance and Credit, completed between 2006 and 2011.
Background
Daniel Burgess has accumulated extensive experience in the healthcare and nutrition fields. He worked at Intermountain Healthcare for nine years as a Food Service Coordinator II from 2007 to 2016, and later as a Clinical Dietitian from 2017 to 2021. His earlier roles include serving as a Graduate Research Assistant and Lifestyle Coach at the University of Utah - Division of Nutrition from 2014 to 2016, and as a Research Assistant at the University of Utah School of Biological Sciences from 2011 to 2012. He also completed a Dietetic Internship during 2015 to 2016.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Daniel Burgess has contributed to various quality improvement initiatives in healthcare. His role as Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program Coordinator involves working with interdisciplinary teams to enhance program compliance, patient outcomes, and patient experience. He plays a key role in maintaining national MBSAQIP accreditation for the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program, ensuring that the program meets established standards of care.