{"id":109,"date":"2025-06-22T13:23:51","date_gmt":"2025-06-22T13:23:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.niatxfoundation.net\/?page_id=109"},"modified":"2025-06-29T16:19:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T16:19:46","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stage.niatxfoundation.net\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-168 size-large\" alt=\"Face mask hanging on computer screen in an empty office\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.niatxfoundation.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Desk-ipad-mask-iStock-1220760434-1024x680.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.niatxfoundation.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Desk-ipad-mask-iStock-1220760434-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stage.niatxfoundation.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Desk-ipad-mask-iStock-1220760434-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stage.niatxfoundation.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Desk-ipad-mask-iStock-1220760434-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stage.niatxfoundation.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Desk-ipad-mask-iStock-1220760434-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stage.niatxfoundation.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Desk-ipad-mask-iStock-1220760434-2048x1360.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-contrast-background-color has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cb5a1399fb53ec11a74ef7f19830c690\">When organizations operate more efficiently, customers receive better care.<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-custom-section-bg-warm-gray-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-669513ed wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-large-font-size\"><blockquote><p>Hundreds of organizations across the country have used the&nbsp;<strong>N<\/strong>etwork for the&nbsp;<strong>I<\/strong>mprovement of&nbsp;<strong>A<\/strong>ddiction&nbsp;<strong>T<\/strong>reatment&nbsp;<strong>(NIATx)&nbsp;<\/strong>model to transform their processes and systems of care.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-cc9ecf56 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Based on Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on over 15 years of research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the NIATx model has helped treatment organizations to experience dramatic improvements in patient care, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increased access to and retention in treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced no-shows and waiting times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Improved staff morale and reduced staff turnover<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Increased revenue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(134,143,150) 0%,rgb(89,97,100) 100%)\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-cc9ecf56 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5418ca63542660f016174b42fbc12069\">Who we are<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2009, the NIATx Foundation was created to support the work of NIATx, based at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The NIATx Foundation offers consulting and training in process improvement and organizational change.&nbsp;We are innovators\u2014changing the way organizations across the country improve treatment systems through the same strategies used to improve processes in manufacturing and other industries.<br><br>Our team includes more than 20 scientists, researchers, consultants, and others skilled in quality improvement training and experienced working with individual behavioral healthcare organizations and national, state, county, and city agencies. These experts and consultants guide organizations through the NIATx field-tested improvement model, engaging stakeholders, and using data-based decision-making to implement and sustain impactful change.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4651deb1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-08a2a807 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"867\" src=\"https:\/\/stage.niatxfoundation.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/treatment-group.webp\" alt=\"Counselor or coach giving help and support to patients, speaking on group therapy meeting, Diverse team of people gathering, sitting in circle, discussing addiction or psychological problems. \" class=\"wp-image-188\" style=\"border-radius:15px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stage.niatxfoundation.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/treatment-group.webp 1300w, https:\/\/stage.niatxfoundation.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/treatment-group-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/stage.niatxfoundation.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/treatment-group-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/stage.niatxfoundation.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/treatment-group-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">How we help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At our core, the NIATx Foundation helps behavioral health and healthcare professionals, agencies, and funders improve the lives of people with mental health and SUD challenges. We work with treatment organizations across the nation using the NIATx rapid-cycle change process to identify, test, and implement process changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are not changes to clinical practice, but changes to the business processes and workflows that make up how the treatment program functions. This might include processes for scheduling appointments, conducting telehealth visits, admitting patients, introducing clients to the treatment process, dispensing medication, or other workflows that impact operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We work with organizations to use the NIATx rapid-cycle change process to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Implement proven strategies that improve processes\/systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Effectively manage workforce\/capacity issues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve access to and retention in treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Break through barriers that limit delivery of life-saving care<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-b748f7ac wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/niatxfoundation.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NIATx-Overview-Product-Sheet-Formatted-1.pdf\">Download the NIATx Product Overview Sheet<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Who We Serve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Organizations large and small across the country have used the NIATx approach to improve their processes and systems, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e0fb3f8c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-outermost-icon-block items-justified-center\"><div class=\"icon-container\" 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