AHRQ Understanding and Improving Diagnostic Safety in Ambulatory Care: Incidence and Contributing Factors (R01)
ID: 349962Type: 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/349962

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-23-291.html
Timeline
    Description

    The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is inviting research proposals through its funding opportunity titled "Understanding and Improving Diagnostic Safety in Ambulatory Care: Incidence and Contributing Factors" (R01). The objective of this grant is to investigate the incidence and contributing factors of diagnostic errors in ambulatory care settings, which significantly affect patient outcomes and healthcare quality. This initiative recognizes the growing importance of ambulatory services and aims to enhance diagnostic safety by exploring various factors, including age, race, and social determinants that influence diagnostic accuracy. The funding amount is capped at $500,000 per year, with a total maximum of $2 million over four years, and applications are due by February 5, 2024. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact AHRQ at Grant_Queries@ahrq.hhs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Grant_Queries@ahrq.hhs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    PA-23-291-Full-Announcement.html
    PA-23-291.html
    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled "Understanding and Improving Diagnostic Safety in Ambulatory Care: Incidence and Contributing Factors" (R01). The purpose is to invite research proposals that investigate the occurrence and contributing factors of diagnostic errors in ambulatory care, which impacts millions of patients annually, leading to significant health repercussions. This funding opportunity recognizes the growth of ambulatory services and the need to enhance diagnostic safety through a comprehensive understanding of practices across diverse healthcare environments. Applications are encouraged from researchers examining factors such as age, race, and social determinants affecting diagnostic accuracy. AHRQ aims to support innovative projects that improve training, leverage health information technologies, and implement work system enhancements to minimize diagnostic errors. The total funding limits are set at $500,000 per year, with a maximum of $2 million per project over four years. The application deadline is February 5, 2024, with the funding intended to advance health equity and improve healthcare quality and access across the U.S.
    Similar Opportunities
    AHRQ Improving Diagnostic Safety in Ambulatory Care: Strategies and Interventions (R18)
    Active
    Agency for Health Care Research and Quality
    The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has announced a funding opportunity titled "Improving Diagnostic Safety in Ambulatory Care: Strategies and Interventions (R18)." This initiative invites proposals aimed at developing and evaluating strategies to enhance diagnostic safety in diverse ambulatory care settings, addressing the significant issue of diagnostic errors that contribute to approximately 10% of patient deaths annually. The funding opportunity emphasizes the importance of reducing diagnostic discrepancies and improving communication between patients and providers, with eligible applicants including educational institutions, nonprofits, and government entities, while for-profit organizations are excluded. Applicants can request funding up to $500,000 per year, with a maximum of $2 million over four years, and must submit their applications by January 25, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact AHRQ at GrantQueries@ahrq.hhs.gov.
    AHRQ Health Services Research Projects (R01)
    Active
    Agency for Health Care Research and Quality
    The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is offering a funding opportunity titled "AHRQ Health Services Research Projects (R01)" aimed at advancing health services research aligned with its priorities. This initiative seeks applications that focus on improving healthcare quality, patient safety, and healthcare delivery across various settings, including hospitals and long-term care facilities. The funding is critical for facilitating impactful research that enhances the quality and equity of healthcare services in the United States, with a budget cap of $400,000 annually per project for a maximum duration of five years. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by June 5, 2024, and can direct inquiries to GrantQueries@ahrq.hhs.gov for further information.
    Examining the Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Healthcare Safety (R18)
    Active
    Agency for Health Care Research and Quality
    The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is inviting applications for a grant opportunity titled "Examining the Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Healthcare Safety." This initiative aims to support research that investigates how breakthrough AI applications can influence patient safety and the safe implementation of AI systems in healthcare settings. The focus is on understanding the implications of innovative AI uses on patient safety and developing effective strategies for the implementation and use of AI technologies. Eligible applicants include educational institutions, nonprofits, and governmental entities, with a maximum funding of $500,000 per year for a total project period of up to $1 million over two years. The first application deadline is September 25, 2024, and interested parties can reach out to AHRQ at GrantQueries@ahrq.hhs.gov for further information.
    Large Research Projects for Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections (R01)
    Active
    Agency for Health Care Research and Quality
    The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is inviting grant applications for large research projects aimed at preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) through the funding opportunity announcement (FOA) PA-21-265. The objective of this grant is to advance knowledge in the detection, prevention, and reduction of HAIs, which are significant contributors to patient morbidity and mortality in U.S. healthcare facilities. Grants will support projects with funding up to $500,000 annually, totaling a maximum of $2.5 million over five years, with a submission deadline of May 26, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to AHRQ at GrantQueries@ahrq.hhs.gov for further inquiries and are encouraged to review the full eligibility details and application requirements available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-21-265.html.
    AHRQ Health Services Research Demonstration and Dissemination Grants (R18)
    Active
    Agency for Health Care Research and Quality
    The Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (AHRQ) is offering Health Services Research Demonstration and Dissemination Grants (R18) to support research aimed at improving healthcare quality, patient safety, and whole-person healthcare delivery across various settings. This funding opportunity encourages applications that focus on AHRQ's research priorities, emphasizing collaboration among stakeholders such as patients, healthcare providers, and policymakers, with a particular focus on priority populations, including minority and low-income groups. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations, and government entities, with a budget cap of $400,000 per year for projects lasting up to five years. Applications are due by May 25, 2024, and interested parties can reach out to GrantQueries@ahrq.hhs.gov for further information.
    Systems-Based Approaches to Improve Patient Safety by Improving Healthcare Worker Safety and Well-Being (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
    Active
    Agency for Health Care Research and Quality
    The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled "Systems-Based Approaches to Improve Patient Safety by Improving Healthcare Worker Safety and Well-Being." This initiative aims to support research projects that utilize systems-based approaches to enhance the safety and well-being of healthcare workers, addressing critical issues such as burnout and job-related stress, which are essential for improving overall patient safety. The funding opportunity is capped at $500,000 per year, with a total budget of up to $2 million available over four years. Applications will be accepted starting January 5, 2024, with a submission deadline of February 5, 2024. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact AHRQ at GrantQueries@ahrq.hhs.gov.
    Large Health Services Research Demonstration and Dissemination Projects for Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections (R18)
    Active
    Agency for Health Care Research and Quality
    The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is offering a funding opportunity for Large Health Services Research Demonstration and Dissemination Projects aimed at preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs). This initiative invites applications (R18) that propose innovative strategies to reduce HAIs, which are significant contributors to preventable illnesses and deaths in the U.S., particularly in healthcare settings such as hospitals and long-term care facilities. The program emphasizes the importance of research in promoting evidence-based practices and addressing equity issues among priority populations. Applicants may receive up to $500,000 per year, with a total funding limit of $2.5 million over five years. The application process is ongoing, with submissions accepted until May 26, 2025, and interested parties can reach out to GrantQueries@ahrq.hhs.gov for further information.
    Research to Advance the Science of Primary Care (R01)
    Active
    Agency for Health Care Research and Quality
    The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Research to Advance the Science of Primary Care (R01) grant. This initiative aims to build evidence on the characteristics and value of primary care that significantly influence patient outcomes and promote health equity, addressing challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, such as workforce issues and access disparities. The funding opportunity encourages innovative research focused on enhancing the quality, safety, accessibility, affordability, and equity of primary care, with a maximum budget of $500,000 per year for projects lasting up to five years. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by June 5, 2024, and can direct inquiries to GrantQueries@ahrq.hhs.gov for further information.
    Using Innovative Digital Healthcare Solutions to Improve Quality at the Point of Care (R21/R33 - Clinical Trial Optional)
    Active
    Agency for Health Care Research and Quality
    The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) titled "Using Innovative Digital Healthcare Solutions to Improve Quality at the Point of Care," inviting research proposals that test digital healthcare interventions aimed at enhancing healthcare service delivery. The initiative seeks to support projects that utilize the R21/R33 Phased Innovation Award mechanism, allowing for up to two years of funding for initial developmental activities and up to three years for expanded efforts, with budget caps of $280,000 for the R21 phase and $720,000 for the R33 phase. This funding opportunity emphasizes the importance of advancing digital healthcare solutions, including artificial intelligence and patient-centered technologies, to improve quality, equity, and patient engagement in clinical settings. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by October 16, 2024, and can direct inquiries to GrantQueries@ahrq.hhs.gov for further information.
    AHRQ Small Health Services Research Grant Program (R03)
    Active
    Agency for Health Care Research and Quality
    The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has announced the Small Health Services Research Grant Program (R03), aimed at funding health services research projects that enhance healthcare quality, patient safety, and whole-person healthcare delivery. This funding opportunity encourages applications focused on AHRQ's research priorities, including healthcare accessibility and equity for priority populations, with grants available for up to $100,000 over a two-year project period. Eligible applicants include various nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and state and local governments, particularly those serving underrepresented demographics. The first application deadline is June 16, 2024, with additional details and submission guidelines available at AHRQ's website. For inquiries, applicants can contact the AHRQ at GrantQueries@ahrq.hhs.gov.