Improving collaboration in patient safety net healthcare systems

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NIH-funded research Arizona State University-Tempe Campus · NIH-11004277

This study is all about helping healthcare systems in Arizona work better together to keep patients safe, by training people to improve communication and teamwork among different organizations.

Quick facts

Grant typeP30 center grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionArizona State University-Tempe Campus NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Tempe, United States)
Project IDNIH-11004277 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research aims to enhance collaboration among Arizona's patient safety net healthcare systems, which often operate in isolation. By establishing the Southwest Safety Net Embedded Scientist Training and Research Center (SSNE-STaR), the project will implement a scholar training program and an integrated learning collaborative. This initiative will focus on improving communication and engagement among various healthcare organizations, ensuring that they work together more effectively to address patient needs. The Administrative Core will oversee these efforts, facilitating stakeholder engagement and evaluating program outcomes.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who utilize safety net healthcare services in Arizona.

Not a fit: Patients who do not engage with safety net healthcare systems may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved patient care and safety through better collaboration among healthcare providers.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative in its specific context, similar collaborative models have shown promise in enhancing healthcare delivery in other regions.

Where this research is happening

Tempe, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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