The Diffusion of Excellence Initiative helps to identify and disseminate clinical and administrative best practices through a learning environment that empowers its top performers to apply their innovative ideas throughout the system. All practices featured on this page are winners of the national VHA Shark Tank Competition.
Veggies for Veterans
Addressing food insecurity for homeless & low income veterans in Phoenix
Veterans Mobile Evaluation Team (VMET)
Crisis de-escalation, mitigate incarceration, expedite access to care.
VHA Rapid Naloxone
Increasing availability of Naloxone to Veterans and staff
Video Blood Pressure Visits (VBPV)
Blood Pressure monitoring using VA Video Connect.
VIONE - Medication Optimization and Polypharmacy Reduction Initiative
VIONE deprescribing methodology uses 5 filters: Vital Important Optional Not indicated Every medication has an indication. Project was launched in 2016 and has been successfully implemented across various national and international health care communities. Has won several national and international awards, and has impacted over 900,000 Veterans.
Virtual Reality for Pain and Anxiety Management
VR aids Veterans with pain/anxiety management and promotes relaxation