Improving injury reporting for healthcare workers
Enhanced injury surveillance using real-time reporting among healthcare workers
This study is all about making it easier for healthcare workers to report injuries and close calls at work, so we can better understand and prevent accidents in their jobs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cincinnati, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10836972 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the reporting of injuries among healthcare workers to better understand and prevent workplace hazards. By implementing a real-time reporting system, the study aims to capture not only injuries but also near-misses and subjective health complaints that often go unreported. The approach involves creating a user-friendly surveillance system that encourages healthcare workers to report incidents without fear of reprisal. This data will help identify high-risk areas and improve resource allocation for injury prevention.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include healthcare workers who are at risk of occupational injuries, such as nurses, doctors, and support staff.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in healthcare work or do not have exposure to workplace hazards may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer working conditions for healthcare workers, reducing the incidence of injuries and improving overall workplace health.
How similar studies have performed: Similar approaches in high-risk industries like aviation and military have shown success in improving safety through better reporting systems.
Where this research is happening
Cincinnati, United States
- Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr — Cincinnati, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Daraiseh, Nancy M. — Cincinnati Childrens Hosp Med Ctr
- Study coordinator: Daraiseh, Nancy M.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.