D’Wellington steps to closing gaps and addressing opportunities:

• Understanding your population

• Develop a change management team

• Implement strategic planning team*

• Qualitative/Quantitative research program

• Improve leadership*

• Appropriate workflow processes

• Population health standards

• Collaboration between departments

Getting members and organizations involved in improving healthcare will be the game-changer to having a healthier society. Gaps in care and practice often exist because best practices are not tweaked for the environment receiving the care.  Research support addressing mental and physical health to derive at the most improved healthcare outcomes.  Being proactive in implementing initiatives with effective communication, follow-up support, and the consensus of your population seems to yield better results.