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Program information
Altoona Regional's research program is housed within the Quality Management department. The program is directed by Sandy Kozielec, director of Quality Management, and Kim Corle, research coordinator. The program's vision is to promote research-based nursing practice. Through development of a structured framework, the program incorporates scientific knowledge into everyday practice to improve patient outcomes. Through research, Altoona Regional addresses issues of health care concern and disparities among varied populations. Commitments to transforming health care through identification of new policies, systems of health care delivery, disease prevention and strategies that will improve health care to all populations are also part of the vision. The vision is accomplished in part through a structured framework of teams to include nurse collaboration at all levels within the organization. The research committee is chaired by Diane Selfridge, director of Nephrology. The problem identification committee is co-chaired by Jan Grove, nurse manager, Pediatrics, and Kim Corle, research coordinator. The resolution team is under the leadership of Jim Robuck, director of Systems Improvement.
Nursing Research Committee  Front row, left to right) Jenn Shade (cath lab), Carla Gregory-Beckton, (T-10), Jane Falco, (MOPS, BSHC), Dottie Fulton, (T-14, Surgical), Diane Selfridge (Nephrology), Jan Grove, (5E/Pediatrics) second row, left to right Kathy McGarvey (cardiac rehab), Joni Hutchison (inpatient rehab), Helen Seidel (Education), Nancy Glass (PACU), Lois Jubeck (OR), Hank Williams (ICU) Absent from photo: Kim Corle (Research Coordinator), Kay Adams (Vascular Institute), Cindy Keith (Wound & Ostomy), Tammy Worley (B3), Barb Butler, (float), Autumn Kleiner (endoscopy), Dawn Schandelmeier (MST/ICU, BSHC) Jill Laverick (STICU), Amy Snyder (STICU), Rebecca Lutz (T-11) and Paula McNulty (Nursing Administration) You may join the research committee as a member or become a research partner. Research partners are staff of Altoona Regional who have an interest in participating in research. The level of involvement will be based on the staff member's educational background and availability of time. The partners will be kept aware of current research projects in which they may participate. Opportunities will be provided to increase their knowledge in the area of research and utilization. Partners will have a variety of clinical experience. Partners will collaborate with multiple disciplines to include, but not be limited to Therapy, Nutrition Services and Behavioral Health. Partners will work under the direction of the Research Coordinator and their direct supervisors. Any work conducted for the research program will occur in collaboration with their current job responsibilities or on volunteer time. You may also become a study participant, noting you may qualify to participate in one of our research studies based on criteria. For a study you have interest in, please contact the coordinator or principle investigator of the studies. IRC committee The institutional review committee, or IRC, is a group that oversees research projects, the proposal and consents. This committee reviews the research process and plan to assure patients/participants rights and privacy is protected during the research process. At Altoona Regional, the IRC meets bimonthly and is chaired by Dr. Michael Drass. Research projects at Altoona Regional must have approval from the IRC prior to the start of the research. Current research The following projects have approval from the IRC Committee. Please click on each link to view full project details.
Research Corner newsletter archives View the latest issue of the Research Corner Newsletter (Word Doc). August 2008 (Word Doc) June 2008 (Word Doc) April 2008 (Word Doc) February 2008 (Word Doc) Contact us Contact Kim Corle at (814) 889-3750 or kcorle@altoonaregional.org to become involved in research. You may choose your project of interest. Time is not an issue; we will work around your schedule to provide opportunity for you to participate. |
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