Health Care Administration Grants

Sage Products – Wound, Ostomy Continence Nurses Society Grants

Grant 1: Sage Products, Inc. – WOCN Society CCI Grant for Incontinence Associated Dermatitis (IAD)

$7,500 for one grant

IAD Grant Priorities:

* Assessing Incontinence Associated Dermatitis
o Differentiating between IAD and Stage 1 and 2 pressure ulcers
o Determining the risk or effect of IAD on pressure ulcers development or severity
* Economic impact of IAD or pressure ulcers
o Cost savings of prevention or treatment in hospital patients, models that predict economic impact of IAD
o Costs of treatment and effects of IAD on length of hospital stay
o Development of models that predict economic impact of IAD while adjusting for various risk factors of hospital patients
* Interventions to prevent or treat IAD
* Effective use of the WOC nurse in preventing or reducing IAD or pressure ulcers

Grant 2: Sage Products, Inc. – WOCN Society CCI Grant for Heel Pressure
$7,500 for one grant

Grant Priorities:

* Determining the incidence of hospital-acquired heel ulcers in acute care facilities, their costs, costs savings of prevention
* Studies of comparative effectiveness of products, devices or practices to prevent or treat heel pressure ulcers
* Interventions to increase patients’ compliance with heel protection
* Development of models that predict economic impact of heel pressure ulcers while adjusting for various risk factors of hospital patients

Eligibility and Terms

Eligibility requirements for application submission:

1. Principal Investigator must be a Registered Nurse with current license but need not have a Masters or Doctoral degree.
2. Novice investigators are encouraged to team with and should identify a more experienced investigator or someone with an advanced degree as part of their research team e.g., co-investigator, project advisor/ consultant, professional mentor.
3. Must be a current member of WOCN.
4. Submit a completed research application form and research proposal.
5. Sign a research agreement (contract) if grant proposal is accepted.

Terms of the grant award include:

1. Agree not to accept duplicate funding (i.e., funding for same project by more than one grant).
2. Application to the appropriate IRB is required within 30 days of grant award notification.
3. The initial grant period and budget are for one year. A no cost extension up to one additional year may be allowed to complete the analysis and make the presentation at the national conference if progress has been satisfactory and a request is made in writing to CENTER FOR CLINICAL INVESTIGATION explaining the need. The request should be made at least 60 days before the end of the grant period. We recommend data collection be completed within first 12 months of the grant so that the abstract submission deadline can be met to the National WOCN conference.
4. Progress report to be submitted after the first 6-months of the grant period to the CENTER FOR CLINICAL INVESTIGATION; final report submitted within 30 days of completion of project.
5. CENTER FOR CLINICAL INVESTIGATION must be notified in writing of plans to terminate the study prior to its completion along with an explanation. Unexpended funds, due to early termination and without a no cost extension, must be returned to the WOCN Foundation via CENTER FOR CLINICAL INVESTIGATION. The CENTER FOR CLINICAL INVESTIGATION Director and Board are available for consultation to troubleshoot issues or problems related to study implementation. PIs are encouraged to use this resource.
6. Manuscript reporting findings of the primary research aims to be submitted to JWOCN for peer-review within four months of completion of the project and final report submission; manuscript may serve as the final report. Submission to JWOCN does not guarantee acceptance for publication.
7. Acknowledgment of the funding source in any and all publications, papers or posters presenting research findings.
8. Agrees to submit an abstract of findings to WOCN conference within 18 months after notification of award and agrees to presentation at WOCN conference if abstract is accepted. An accepted abstract may be selected for an oral or poster presentation.
9. The Principal Investigator is advised to consult the CENTER FOR CLINICAL INVESTIGATION Director regarding major changes to the research protocol after funding. The Principal Investigator should notify the CENTER FOR CLINICAL INVESTIGATION in writing of any major changes to the funded protocol within 30 days of the change.

Terms of the budget:

1. Up to 10% of the total budget can be used for indirect administrative costs.
2. Funds are not to be used as salary support for Principal or Co-Investigators.
3. Permission for rebudgeting greater than or equal to $500 needs to be requested from CENTER FOR CLINICAL INVESTIGATION in writing.
4. Grant recipients are recommended to include travel costs in the budget to attend the annual WOCN meeting to present their findings, unless provides assurance in writing to CENTER FOR CLINICAL INVESTIGATION that other funds are available to travel prior to the award of funds.
5. Funds in the amount of $500 will be withheld until an abstract reporting the study findings and the final report (paper) is submitted to the CENTER FOR CLINICAL INVESTIGATION.

Contact for Questions

Linda Dahle, Program Associate
Center for Clinical Investigation
612-625-8159
cciwocn@umn.edu

Dr. Donna Bliss, Director
Center for Clinical Investigation
bliss@umn.edu
Proposal submission address

WOCN Center for Clinical Investigation
c/o Linda Dahle
Program Associate
120-C Dinnaken Hall
925 Delaware Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-625-8159 (Phone)
612-626-8886 (Fax)
dahle081@umn.edu

Call for Papers: Public Relations Society of America Health Academy Paper Competition

Quinnipiac University and the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Health Academy announce the third annual PRSA Health Academy Paper Competition. The purpose of the competition is to encourage applied research of value to public relations professionals. The winner of the competition will present his/her paper at the PRSA Health Academy Spring Conference to be held April 27-29, 2011 in Washington D.C. In addition, the winner will receive a $250 cash award and will be reimbursed for transportation and one night’s lodging.

Submitted papers should address issues and/or current trends in healthcare public relations, health policy or health management. Papers may also be reports of original research or essays. Qualified authors include professionals currently in the field, doctoral students or candidates, master’s students or candidates or faculty members of any rank (co-authors may be named, but cash reimbursement is only available to the lead author). Papers should be between 15 and 30 pages in length (including references), double-spaced in Times New Roman 12-point font, and use APA style.

Papers will be judged by a panel of reviewers including academics and members of the PRSA Health Academy Executive Committee. Among the factors judges will consider are usefulness of the paper to working professionals, clarity, writing quality and contribution to the public relations body of knowledge.

The deadline for submissions is Dec. 10, 2010. All papers should be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word and sent to Dr. Kurt Wise, APR, Chair, Public Relations Department, School of Communications, Quinnipiac University. Identification material should not be included in the body of the paper. Identification of authors and contact information should be included only in e-mail messages and cover sheet. The winner will be announced by February 2011. All questions should be directed to Dr. Wise.

Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational university with more than 5,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students. Quinnipiac University is located in Hamden, Connecticut, 90 minutes from New York City and two hours from Boston. Quinnipiac University offers both graduate and undergraduate degrees in public relations.

One of the largest Professional Interest Sections within PRSA, the Health Academy comprises nearly 800 members. Its members are mid- to senior-level public relations practitioners representing a broad spectrum of healthcare organizations such as hospitals and health systems, medical societies, long-term care providers, insurers, managed care organizations, biotech and medical device manufacturers, alternative medicine providers, pharmaceutical companies, government agencies and public relations firms with healthcare practices.

National Patient Safety Foundation’s Research Grants Program

NPSF Call for Letters of Intent to Conduct Research and Development in Patient Safety

Applications invited for grant projects to begin in 2011

Letter of Intent deadline: September 10, 2010

The National Patient Safety Foundation’s Research Grants Program seeks to stimulate new, innovative projects directed toward enhancing patient safety in the United States. The Program’s objective is to promote studies leading to the prevention of human errors, system errors, patient injuries, and the consequences of such adverse events in the healthcare setting. In this first stage of a two-stage application process, Letters of Intent (LOIs) are solicited for research and development that is broadly related to identifying the causes of preventable injuries and errors and/or developing prevention strategies and methods to implement them. Based on these LOIs, a limited number of applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal.

While projects that promise improved methods of patient safety with a defined and direct path to implementation into patient care settings are encouraged, of equal importance are studies of problems for which deeper understanding is needed before effective solutions can be applied. Patient care setting is considered to be any environment in which health care is provided, including but not limited to inpatient, outpatient, extended care, and home care.

Innovation and creativity are strongly encouraged, as are cross-disciplinary research teams. Because the resources of NPSF are limited, priority will be given to topics that do not have other available sources for funding. For more information, please review the Agenda for Research and Development in Patient Safety at www.npsf.org/r/npsfrd/.
NPSF research funding is made possible in part by generous contributions from NPSF Board members through their support of the NPSF Board Grant. NPSF promotes co-sponsorship initiatives with other organizations in order to increase available funding for research.

About NPSF
NPSF has been diligently pursuing one mission since its founding in 1997 – to improve the safety of the healthcare system for the patients and families it serves. NPSF is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and is unwavering in its determined and committed focus on uniting disciplines and organizations across the continuum of care, championing a collaborative, inclusive, multi-stakeholder approach. For more information please visit www.npsf.org.

Eligibility Requirements and Funding Availability
Awards are made to a sponsoring institution, not to individuals or departments. Applicants must be official members of a non-profit institution in the United States. Eligibility is limited to projects whose principal investigators (PIs) have not received funding as the PI of an NPSF research grant within the past three years. While there is no limit to the number of applications that may be submitted per individual or institution, NPSF will award funding to no more than one proposal per PI in a given funding cycle.

The maximum award amount is $100,000 for the entire term of the project. The maximum indirect cost rate is 15% of total direct costs, excluding equipment, and must be included in the total $100,000 maximum award. Projects may be for up to 2 years in duration. The number of grants to be awarded will depend on the nature and quality of applications received and the total funds available. In the 2010 cycle a total of 125 LOIs were received of which two were selected for funding; total funding awarded was $199,918.00.

Application Deadline
All LOI materials must be received by NPSF no later than September 10, 2010. Late arrivals will not be accepted.

Letter of Intent Format
Each application must be delivered to NPSF as five hard copies of the LOI (one original plus four copies) and an electronic copy of the LOI on CD-ROM (no email submissions). Format the electronic version as a single file in MS Word or PDF format. The LOI must be no longer than three single-sided pages, single-spaced, with a 12 pt. font size and with 1-inch margins on all sides. All pages must be numbered and include a footer with the Principal Investigator’s name. Cover letter, Research Design and Subject Area, CV, and Bibliography are not part of the three page limit. The LOI should be organized as follows:

Cover Letter: On letterhead of the institution that is sponsoring the investigation.

Title and Principal Investigator (PI): Include title of the project, the credentials, title, office address, and email address of the PI, and the PI’s primary institutional affiliation. List only one person as the PI. Identify all co-investigators, collaborators, and consultants as described below under Qualifications of Key Individuals.

Research Design and Subject Area: Please provide information about the design and disciplinary focus of the proposed research. Go to www.npsf.org/r/ to complete this required component of the application.
Executive Summary: Summarize the project. Limit to one paragraph.

Background: Describe the problem, existing knowledge about it, its importance to patient safety, and its relevance to the goals of the NPSF. Limit to 2 paragraphs.

Specific Aims: Describe what you are proposing to accomplish toward addressing the problem, i.e., what are your goals and objectives?

Methods: Describe the methods that will be employed to study the problem. Be as specific as possible without unnecessary detail. This section should be about one page, i.e., it is important to emphasize methods more than Background.

Impact: Describe how you expect the results will be used and what impact could they have in addressing the problem.

Estimated Budget and Timeline: Detail the estimated costs and indicate any funds that will be provided by the institution or other entities. Outline the timeline for completion of the work.

Qualifications of the Key Individuals Involved: Include a CV or biographical sketch of the principal investigator (2 pages maximum), listing only most relevant publications. A CV of one co-investigator (2 pages maximum) may be included if this is deemed necessary. Name other members of the research team, which should include persons from the appropriate disciplines; interdisciplinary teams are strongly encouraged. Comment on institutional support and any special characteristics.

Bibliography: Include the references of publications relevant to proposed study (one page maximum).
Do not attach any appendices. They will not be forwarded to reviewers.

Review and Announcement of Finalists
A multidisciplinary team of experts will evaluate the LOIs. Investigators will be notified of the status of their LOIs no later than November 22, 2010. The Foundation will not provide individual critiques of LOIs that are not invited to submit a full proposal.

In the second stage of the process, a limited number of applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal, for which more detailed instructions will be provided. Full proposals will be due January 31, 2011. Grant recipients will be notified no later than April 11, 2011.

Please send your hard copies and CD-ROM of the Letter of Intent to:

National Patient Safety Foundation
Attn: Anita Spielman
268 Summer Street, Sixth Floor
Boston, MA 02210

For more information: 617-391-9900

Deland Fellowship in Health Care and Society

Application Deadline November 2

The Deland Fellowship Program in Health Care and Society prepares professionals to be leaders of tomorrow’s health care institutions. During this one-year fellowship, appointees develop skills which are fundamental to the operations of an academic and community-based medical center.

The program is based at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a world leader in patient care, medical education and research, and a major teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. The fellowship experience is further enhanced by the hospital’s membership in the Partners HealthCare System, founded by Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. This integrated system, the largest in the Boston area, is advancing the field of health care through collaborative clinical programs, teaching and research initiatives.

The program is a distinctive and unique learning opportunity. Through project-based learning guided by senior management, Deland fellows focus on effective ways to bridge the worlds of medicine and administrative management. Fellows pursing administrative roles gain understanding of the clinical aspects of healthcare; and clinician fellows explore the principles of management, operations and finance.

Deland fellows work with senior faculty and staff at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The project-based program is tailored to the fellow’s background and interests. Opportunities for study include:

* For non-clinicians, hands-on exposure to clinical work, including physician and nursing rounds, observing clinical procedures and quality rounds;
* For clinicians, experience in management, finance, operations, marketing and community relations;
* Experience working within an integrated health care system of academic and community-based hospitals;
* Participation in meetings of senior managers and assignments to special projects under their guidance.

Unlike other administrative residencies and fellowships, the Deland Fellowship is very flexible and therefore is well suited to mid-career applicants who may have had experiences in other fields. Former Deland fellows have come from a variety of positions and disciplines within the health care field.

Candidates for the Deland Fellowship come from a variety of careers and educational backgrounds, including medicine, business, law, public policy and public health. An advanced degree from a U.S. accredited institution is required for consideration. Please note that appointments are for one year.

Interested applicants should submit a completed application by the first Monday of November. Complete applications must be submitted electronically to bwhdeland@partners.org by the deadline and must include the following items:

1. Completed application form
2. Copy of curriculum vitae
3. List of individuals to provide references
4. Candidates statement (application provides additional information)

Applicants will be notified in November if they have been selected for an interview in Boston in December. Finalists will be notified in January. The fellowship will begin on or around July 1st.
Compensation

Fellows are provided a competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with their experience, for the duration of the program. Additionally, reimbursement will be provided for one healthcare conference of choice during the 12-month program.

For more information about the Deland Fellowship Program, please contact us:

Deland Fellowship Program
Attn: Jack Bailey
Brigham and Women's Hospital
75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 02115
Phone: 617-732-8422
Email: bwhdeland@partners.org

Women’s CIO Scholarship

Submission due by
November 1, 2010.

The Women’s CIO Scholarship was created to enable more women CIOs to excel and progress in the healthcare IT industry. The scholarship is aimed at supporting female CIOs in improving their skills as IT leaders at their organizations and increasing their proficiency in CHIME’s seven CIO Success Factors.

The Seven CIO Success Factors

Through extensive research, CHIME has identified seven critical and developable competencies that are inherent of successful healthcare CIOs. These success factors are described below:

* Sets Vision and Strategy
Collaborates well with officers and senior leaders to set organizational vision and strategy and to determine how technology can best serve the business.
* Integrates Information Technology for Business Success
Applies knowledge of the organization’s systems, structures and functions to determine how to best serve the business with technology.
* Makes Change Happen
Monitors and influences the dynamics of adaptive change in IT and the organization.
* Builds Technological Confidence
Builds the organizations’ awareness of and confidence in its technology by conveying IT’s contributions to the business.
* Partners With Customers
Interacts with internal and external customers to ensure continuous customer satisfaction.
* Ensures Information Technology Talent
Creates a work environment and community that draws, develops and retains top IT talent.
* Builds Networks and Community
Develops and maintains networks with internal and external sources and links networks for greater exposure. Builds community to sustain networks by sharing knowledge and power in the marketplace.

All scholarship applicants must be members of College of Healthcare Information Management Executives, and must be female.

Scholarship winners can use the funds for education related to improving in the Success Factor area(s) they identified on the scholarship application (including registration fees/tuition, and travel costs to attend). Educational programs are subject to approval. Programs offered by CHIME, CHIME partners, or accredited educational institutions will receive preference. Scholarship Amount: $2500.

Scholarship applications should be mailed to:

Attn: Scholarship Committee
CHIME Education Foundation
3300 Washtenaw Avenue, Suite 225
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Applications can also be submitted online at www.cio-chime.org or www.chimeEducationFoundation.org.
For more information, contact the CHIME office at 734-665-0000 or staff@cio-chime.org.

American College of Medical Quality National Quality Scholars Program

Deadline: October 15, 2010!

Win $1,500 to cover your travel, hotel and conference registration
Attend Medical Quality 2011 in San Antonio, Texas
Meet national leaders in health care quality
Meet fellow medical student and resident leaders

American College of Medical Quality
4334 Montgomery Avenue, Suite B
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: 301-913-9149 or 800-924-2149
Fax: 301-913-9142

William B. Graham Prize for Health Services Research Prize

The William B. Graham Prize for Health Services Research Prize funded by the Baxter International Foundation is the most prestigious and highly regarded recognition an individual researcher can receive in a career of health services research. Recipients of the Prize have all remarked on the significance of this award in their professional careers. The award of $25,000 to the individual makes it the most significant monetary awards given for health services research. A designated institution supportive of the winner’s work receives $25,000, ensuring that the Prize builds support for health services research within the higher education, government and research communities. Past recipients have had, and continue to have, a major impact on health services research and the delivery of health care. The Prize has helped these researchers continue their contributions to the field as well as recognize their past contributions.

The William B. Graham Prize for Health Services Research was established in 2006 to honor the late William B. Graham, long-time CEO of Baxter International, Inc. The Prize, the highest distinction that researchers in the health services field can achieve, is sponsored by The Baxter International Foundation and administered by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration. The Graham Prize succeeds the Baxter International Foundation Prize for Health Services Research which has long been internationally regarded as the premier recognition for individuals practicing health services research.

The Prize and Its Purpose
The Prize was established to recognize worldwide contributions to the improved health of the public through health services research, particularly research that has a lasting impact on the healthcare system and the way healthcare is delivered. Nominations are actively sought from all parts of the world.

The Prize acknowledges national or international contributions of health services researchers who apply analytic methods to examine and evaluate the organization, financing, and/or delivery of health services. A single, major research contribution or a career-long record of achievement may be recognized. The focus of the Prize is on the recognition of a person who has had a significant impact on the health of the public in one of three primary focus areas: Health Services Management, Health Policy Development and Health Care Delivery.

The prize consists of an individual award of $25,000. In addition, $25,000 will be awarded to a not-for-profit institution designated by the recipient, to support his or her work. The Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) administers the Prize. The Baxter International Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Deerfield-based Baxter International, funds the Prize. It is awarded at the AUPHA Annual Meeting, which the prize recipient is invited to address.

The Nominations Process

The Health Services Research Prize is awarded to an individual working in any relevant discipline, anywhere in the world.

Nominations must provide complete documentation including: a letter of nomination which addresses the nominee’s contributions to the health of the public in one or more of three primary areas: Health Services Management, Health Policy Development and Health Care Delivery. The letter should be organized by the following categories: Scholarly Reputation, Sustained Productivity in Research, and Impact on Health Care Policy and Practice.

The nomination should also include a current curriculum vitae for the nominee. Nominations and supporting materials must be submitted in English. SELF-NOMINATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Nominations will remain on file for consideration in subsequent years if not selected if the nominator asks to renew the nomination annually. The prize recipient is announced in April of each year. Nominations should be sent to and further information can be obtained from the Administrative Assistant, HSR Prize Committee, AUPHA, 2000 N. 14th Street, Suite 780, Arlington, VA 22201 USA. The deadline for nominations is December 1.

Nominations submitted after December 1 will be considered for the following year's Prize.

American Society for Healthcare Risk Management Foundation Research Grants

Utilizing best practices is an effective way to allocate limited resources. Identifying best practices in healthcare risk management requires funded research on risk financing, claims administration and patient safety methodologies. Full or partial research grants may be awarded for qualified projects by the ASHRM Foundation.

Maximum of $10,000 per applicant

2010 deadlines for ASHRM Foundation reseearch grants are February 12, June 4 and September 3.

You can reach ASHRM in the following ways:

E-mail:ashrm@aha.org

Phone: (312) 422-3980
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday

Fax:(312) 422-4580

Mailing address:
ASHRM
One North Franklin, 28th floor
Chicago, IL 60606

American Society for Healthcare Risk Management Foundation Scholarships

The ASHRM Foundation recognizes the value of life-long learning and supports qualified individuals seeking advanced degrees in risk management, insurance, finance, clinical areas, health law and healthcare management. Healthcare risk managers are encouraged to apply for the scholarships up to $2,500 and grants offered by the ASHRM Foundation.

2010 deadlines for ASHRM Foundation scholarship grants are February 12, June 4 and September 3.

You can reach ASHRM in the following ways:

E-mail:
ashrm@aha.org

Phone: (312) 422-3980
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday

Fax:(312) 422-4580

Mailing address:
ASHRM
One North Franklin, 28th floor
Chicago, IL 60606