Systems-Based Approaches to Improve Patient Safety by Improving Healthcare Worker Safety and Well-Being (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 351315Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (HHS-AHRQ)

Award Range

$0 - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351315

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-24-093.html
Timeline
    Description

    The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Systems-Based Approaches to Improve Patient Safety by Improving Healthcare Worker Safety and Well-Being," aimed at advancing research projects that enhance healthcare worker safety to ultimately improve patient safety. This initiative encourages applicants to adopt systems-based approaches that involve licensed healthcare professionals in addressing systemic issues such as burnout and resource limitations, thereby fostering a safer healthcare environment. The total funding available for projects is up to $2 million over a four-year period, with applications accepted starting January 5, 2024, and a submission deadline of January 19, 2029. Interested parties can reach out to AHRQ at Grant_Queries@ahrq.hhs.gov for further inquiries and are encouraged to review the detailed guidelines available at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-24-093.html.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Grant_Queries@ahrq.hhs.gov
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    Title
    Posted
    PA-24-093-Full-Announcement.html
    PA-24-093.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), is offering funding for research projects aimed at improving patient safety by enhancing healthcare worker safety and well-being. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages systems-based approaches that involve licensed healthcare professionals in the planning and implementation of solutions. Projects should address systemic issues affecting healthcare worker conditions, such as burnout, moral injury, and resource limitations, ultimately aiming to produce a safe healthcare environment. The funding opportunity allows for a total project budget of up to $2 million over four years, prioritizing projects that incorporate the insights of healthcare workers and consider the complex dynamics of healthcare delivery systems. Interested parties can submit applications starting January 5, 2024. The AHRQ emphasizes that enhancing healthcare worker safety will lead to better patient care outcomes, aligning with broader health equity goals and acknowledging the interdependence of worker and patient safety within healthcare organizations. Compliance with specific application guidelines and deadlines is critical for successful proposal submission.
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