The Improvement Academy was established in April 2017 as an integrated approach to the Center for Clinical Effectiveness (CCE) education. Its goal is to create a more robust learning experience for participants that standardizes methods and language used throughout the organization. CCE Education is comprised of the Children’s Mercy Lean System (CMLS), Daily Management System (DMS), problem solving, quality improvement science, patient safety, patient and family engagement, regulatory readiness and more

Mission
Develop employees though didactic and experiential learning opportunities and provide timely and efficient patient-centered care that leads to improved outcomes.

Vision
Develop leaders who provide the highest quality care leading to effective and sustainable clinical outcomes.