NACLD is the FIRST and ONLY organization created by and for CLIA laboratory directors—uniting directors, lab leaders, trainees, and future leaders in a collaborative community that drives peer learning, leadership development, and mentorship to elevate patient care in CLIA laboratories.
We aim to advance patient care by empowering CLIA laboratory directors through quality improvement, leadership development, and work-life resilience.
Our inclusive membership model promotes peer learning, leadership development, and mentorship—ultimately advancing the standard of patient care across CLIA laboratories.
NACLD: Leadership and Expertise
DECADES of combined experience in laboratory leadership, compliance and quality improvement
Board members with from academic, healthcare, reference lab, and community institutional backgrounds
Proven success in inspections, accreditation, quality systems, and laboratory stewardship
Dedicated to training the next generation of CLIA directors
What We Stand For
1. Promote quality improvement, compliance and accreditation excellence, patient and provider satisfaction, and operational efficiency
2. Provide leadership development and personal growth opportunities
3. Prioritize a psychologically safe working environment and work-life balance
