Research Day

MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation’s Annual Research Day is a fun, engaging opportunity for researchers and scientists to showcase their community-based research and quality improvement projects. It is a chance to network with other community and academic researchers who share a passion for advancing health through research. Enjoy presentations from community researchers, research participants and allied health care professionals on work in progress and completed work as well as quality improvement projects and community and patient partnerships.

Date

Friday, November 8, 2024

Presentations

15-minute presentations with 5 minutes of Q &A. Categories for presentations include:

• Work in Progress
• Completed Work
• Community and Patient Partnerships

Award certificates and trophies presented at Award Ceremony following presentations.

Location:

Virtual event to allow for a broader audience across all communities served by MultiCare.

Audience:

All are welcome, and this event is open to the public.

Cost:

Research Day is a free event.

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The day will conclude with the announcement of our annual research awards:

Diane Cecchettini Excellence in Research Award

The award is given annually to the individual or individuals whose research efforts best exemplify and further the vision and mission of MultiCare. The award recognizes exceptional leadership and research discovery in medicine and science on the local, national, and international level. This award will recognize interdisciplinary teams working collaboratively to advance medical science and patient care, and those developing best leadership practices to improve patient care and safety. It will also recognize individuals who make significant and lasting contributions to the field of health services research.

Outstanding Research Investigator of the Year

This award is given to an outstanding research investigator for their body of work, impact on patient care, and research leadership. This award takes into consideration the high level of commitment and work required in community-based research.

• Diane Cecchettini Excellence in Research Award: Colorectal Surgery Advanced ERP Team
• Outstanding Research Investigator of the year: Laila Rashidi, MD

Best presentations:

Community & Patient Engagement

Winner: “A Community-Centered, Multi-Disciplinary Approach to the Growing Pediatric Mental Health Crisis” by Ashley Mangum, MSW, LICSW, Director, Kids’ Mental Health Pierce County; and Claire Helligso, MSW, LSWAIC, Behavioral Health Social Worker, Mary Bridge Emergency Department

Completed Work

Winner: “CALIBRATE – A Phase 2 Randomized, Open Label, Active Controlled Study Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Long-acting Capsid Inhibitor Lenacapavir in Combination With Other Antiretroviral Agents in People Living With HIV” by Rachel Safran, MD, FACP, AAHIVS, Spokane Valley Primary Care, MultiCare

Quality Improvement

Winner: “Empowerment in Action: Navigating Quality Improvement with Frontline Learners and Leaders” by Angela Bennett, MSN, MPH, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, NPD-Department of Nursing Professional Development; Kristin S. Johnson, MBA, MSN, RN, CCRN, Clinical Director – Professional Practice & Business Operations; and Kim Thorvilson, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, NPD Specialist, The Center for Clinical Practice & Development

Work In Progress

Winner: “Building a Health Equity Research Program: Guiding Lessons & Principles” by Deana Williams, PhD, MPH, research investigator, MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation