Improving safety and quality of care in State Veterans Homes
Official title: Pragmatic trial to increase quality of care in State Veterans Homes: Improving safety using an evidence-based, frontline staff huddling practice
Funded at Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital · NIH-11012815 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new program to help staff at State Veterans Homes provide better care and keep veterans safer by reducing falls, making it easier for caregivers to learn and work together every day.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bedford, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2022 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01HX003420-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11012815 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are veterans residing in State Veterans Homes who may be at risk of falls or other safety issues.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not residents of State Veterans Homes or those who do not have a history of falls may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the quality of care in State Veterans Homes, which provide essential nursing home services to veterans. It aims to implement an evidence-based program called LOCK, which involves staff learning from successful practices, observing care processes, collaborating in brief huddles, and keeping improvement activities manageable. By addressing high fall rates among residents, the program seeks to create a safer environment for veterans receiving care. The approach is designed to be easily integrated into the daily routines of frontline staff.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce fall rates and improve overall safety and quality of care for veterans in nursing homes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with similar evidence-based approaches in improving clinical outcomes in nursing home settings.
Where this research is happening
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Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
Bedford, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hartmann, Christine W — Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
- Study coordinator: Hartmann, Christine W
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.