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January 13, 2016
Hospitals and academic partners are invited to submit applications to participate in this one-year study. See further information on the STAR-2 brochure and under Improvement Studies. Email requests for applications to ImprovementScienceResearch@ISRN.net with the subject heading “Network Study Participation.” Dates will be determined and announced at a later time
February 13, 2015
TeamSTEPPS® Master Training Workshop FUTURE DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED San Antonio, TX The Academic Center for Evidence-Based Practice is hosting a TeamSTEPPS® Master Training Workshop. The 2-day workshop reflects newly-released 2.0 curriculum updates from AHRQ for learning strategies related to team structure, communication, leading teams, situation monitoring, and mutual support to improve team-related knowledge, skills, and outcomes. The […]
January 13, 2015
The ISRN Invites You to Participate in the Landmark Network Study: Small Troubles, Adaptive Responses: Frontline Nurse Engagement in Quality Improvement Application Deadline: March 6, 2015 at 5:00pm CST Small Troubles, Adaptive Responses (STAR): Frontline Engagement in Quality Improvement True to the ISRN principles in conducting Network Studies, Co-Investigators Eileen P. Engh, MSN, RN-BC, CPN, […]
January 13, 2014
Summer Institutes on Quality Improvement August 5-8, 2014 | San Antonio, TX | Grand Hyatt Riverwalk Clinicians, Educators and Researchers share your EBP successes. Nurses, physicians, pharmacists, managers, and health professionals are invited to submit for consideration, abstracts consistent with the theme of these national, interdisciplinary conferences. Abstracts are being accepted for podium and poster presentations. Deadline: April 7, […]
August 13, 2012
TeamSTEPPS® 2.0 is a teamwork system designed for health care professionals that is: A powerful solution that improves patient safety within your organization. An evidence-based teamwork system to improve communication and teamwork skills among health care professionals. A source for ready-to-use materials and a training curriculum to successfully integrate teamwork principles into all areas of your […]
March 17, 2012
On March 15, 2012, the Improvement Science Research Network (ISRN) submitted comments to the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) in response to a request for feedback and comments on the PCORI research priorities. The ISRN’s comments relate to the importance of patient centered research and the impact the patient can have in their care. A comparison was also made […]
December 20, 2011
In this letter to the editor, Dr. Kathleen R. Stevens, Director of the Improvement Science Research Network (ISRN), responds to Woods and Magyary’s (2010) article documenting the barriers in quality improvement created by restricted pathways between research and utilization. Recommendations made by Woods and Magyary centered around the need to advance translational science with the […]
November 13, 2011
The Improvement Science Research Network (ISRN) invites hospitals and academic partners to submit notification of interest in participating in a one-year multi-site research study. The study, which represents a partnership of acute care hospitals and academic scientists across the country, is entitled “Small Troubles, Adaptive Responses (STAR-2): Frontline Nurse Engagement in Quality Improvement.” In this […]
October 31, 2011
It is with great honor to share with all of you that on October 29, 2011, Kathleen R. Stevens, RN, EdD, FAAN, received the Episteme Laureate award from the honor society of nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International. Dr. Stevens is the Principle Investigator of the Improvement Science Research Network. She is also the founding director of the Academic […]
September 13, 2011
Dr. Kathleen Stevens, ISRN Principal Investigator, was awarded a $3 million grant from the National Institute for Nursing Research. The grant will support the creation of the first national research network to focus on the collaborative design, testing and dissemination of quality initiatives related to improving bedside care.