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High Reliability in Action: LEAPS Challenge – Call for Submissions
- Akim Waldron
- May 5
- 2 min read
The High Reliability in Action: LEAPS Challenge is now open to all ACHE Navy
members. This challenge provides an opportunity to showcase the meaningful work
being done across Navy Medicine to improve patient safety, operational performance,
and organizational effectiveness through the application of High Reliability principles.
As the healthcare environment continues to evolve, so does the way we communicate
innovation and impact. This year, the competition transitions from traditional poster
submissions to a more concise, high-impact format designed for clarity and rapid
understanding by senior leaders and stakeholders.
Submission Requirements
A 1-page executive summary outlining the problem, intervention, measurable impact, and key takeaways.
A 1-page infographic that visually communicates the initiative and its results.
This updated format emphasizes the ability to clearly articulate real-world improvements and share best practices across the enterprise.
Resources Available
A 1-page Executive Summary Template to guide structure and content
A Grading Rubric outlining evaluation criteria aligned to High Reliability
principles
These resources are designed to ensure consistency, clarity, and fairness across all
submissions while helping participants effectively communicate their work.
What We’re Looking For:
Submissions should demonstrate the application of High Reliability principles in real-
world settings. This includes, but is not limited to:
Clinical quality and patient safety initiatives
Operational or expeditionary medicine improvements
Process improvement and efficiency efforts
Leadership and culture initiatives
Digital health and data-driven solutions
Why Participate:
The LEAPS Challenge is an opportunity to:
Highlight the impact of your work and your team
Share lessons learned across Navy Medicine
Contribute to the advancement of High Reliability across the enterprise
Gain visibility with senior leadership and peers
Be recognized at the Lewis E. Angelo Professional Symposium (LEAPS)
Submit all documents to: achenavyregent@gmail.com by Deadline: 1 June 2026
No Infographic template – this is all you!
High Reliability is achieved through disciplined action, continuous learning, and a
commitment to improvement. This challenge is an opportunity to demonstrate how
those principles are being put into practice across Navy Medicine every day. We look forward to your submissions and to highlighting the work that is strengthening readiness and improving care across our community.
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