UNC Chapel Hill

The National Implementation Research Network (NIRN) proposes to support HPNC through a capacity-building approach that involves five major goals: 1) define and operationalize the roles, functions, and core activities of the HPNC Program Officer; 2) assist the HPNC Program Officers in refining their way of work as they engage with counties through coaching, rapid cycle problem solving and usability testing processes, and synthesizing relevant literature; 3) develop and document improved processes and ways of work based on the results from Goal 1 and Goal 2 for application with the second cohort of counties; 4) build the capacity of Program Officers to effectively use evidence-informed and active implementation frameworks as they assist counties; and 5) engage in ground level evaluation of the early phases of the HPNC project by capturing work to date in a systematic manner.

Grant
June 2012
Healthy Places NC
$137,500

Southeastern Regional Medical Center

Programmatic funds to pilot an expanded non-emergency medical transportation project using volunteer drivers recruited through the faith network in Robeson County. Currently, case managers based at the hospital refer patients to volunteers who give rides to Southeastern clinics. The program engages four volunteer drivers. The goal is to add four additional drivers and use sophisticated routing and ride scheduling software to coordinate pick-ups and drop-offs for high-risk patients. This small-scale test will help the hospital track improvements in no-show rates and health outcome measures while smoothing operational issues. Funding will cover mileage reimbursement to drivers, some salaries, and the scheduling software.

Grant
May 2018
Health Improvement in North Carolina
$137,500