The HSRF call is posted, with nursing identified as one of three targeted areas.
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/pro/ministry/research/hsrf_target_research.aspx
Specific topics within the nursing area are as follows:
- Evaluation of intra-professional (specifically Registered Nurse [RN]-Registered Practical Nurse [RPN]) care models in acute care (e.g., patient and quality work environment outcomes)
- Optimization of primary care Nurse Practitioner (NP) panel size
- Optimal RPN, RN and/or NP utilization in primary, home, long-term or community care
- Nursing roles (existing or new) in improving system integration and performance (e.g., Health Links, other)
Notice of Intent deadline is Oct. 1, 2013.