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The NIATx Virtual Change Leader Academy (CLA) is a four-session virtual workshop followed by optional virtual peer networking and support from a NIATx coach.
Process improvement can be defined as “changing the way that work is performed so it is more efficient and effective.” Initially geared toward manufacturing, process improvement is now widely recognized as a powerful tool for making positive change in any setting.
The NIATx model gives organizations a set of tools for addressing problematic processes in the work system. By identifying the internal practices and processes that inhibit its ability to provide effective, timely care, an organization can make changes to those processes, eliminate or reduce problems, and make progress toward improvement.
Watch this 2-minute video to see how it works:
Prevention practitioners can use process improvement for:
More than 60 peer-reviewed articles document the effectiveness of the NIATx model. View the full list here.