Integrating worker and patient safety in rural hospitals in Oregon
Official title: The Safety Integration Stakeholders (SAINTS) program to integrate worker and patient safety in Oregon rural hospitals
Funded at Oregon Health & Science University · NIH-10925371 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making rural hospitals safer for both patients and healthcare workers by bringing everyone together to tackle issues like falls and injuries, so everyone can feel more secure while getting or providing care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Oregon Health & Science University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $383,758 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HS029111-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10925371 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include patients receiving care in rural hospitals in Oregon where safety integration programs are being implemented.
✕Less likely to help
Patients in urban hospitals or those not receiving care in the participating rural hospitals may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving safety for both healthcare workers and patients in rural hospitals by integrating their safety initiatives. It aims to address the overlapping risk factors that lead to patient falls and worker injuries through a collaborative program involving front-line workers. The approach includes identifying safety leaders using Social Network Analysis, training these stakeholders, and implementing quality improvement cycles to enhance safety measures. By fostering collaboration between different departments, the program seeks to create a safer hospital environment for everyone involved.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the rates of patient falls and worker injuries in rural hospitals.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary research has shown success with similar integrated safety programs in rural hospitals, indicating potential for broader application.
Where this research is happening
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Oregon Health & Science University
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hurtado, David Alejandro — Oregon Health & Science University
- Study coordinator: Hurtado, David Alejandro
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.