Lesson 2 introduced you to the concept of “spreading innovations.” You learned about the characteristics of innovations that are likely to spread naturally, as defined by Everett Rogers. And you got a first look at IHI’s Framework for Spread — a handy way to think about the most important components to consider when developing and executing a spread strategy. In this lesson, you’ll see how the US Veterans Health Administration actually used the Framework for Spread to plan and execute a major improvement initiative — reducing waiting times in more than 1,800 outpatient clinics!
Estimated Time of Completion: 20 minutes
After completing this lesson, you will be able to:
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1. Describe each of the components of IHI’s Framework for Spread.
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2. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the Veterans Health Administration’s spread initiative.
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3. Use the Framework for Spread to plan a simple spread project.
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to take this lesson.
You must achieve a minimum score of
75% to successfully complete this lesson.