VANGUARD RESEARCH GROUP
NEWSLETTER
July 2022
JUNE/JULY
WEBINAR
Mark your calendar for
our July 27th webinar:
Research 101 –
Session 2: Study
Protocol and
Informed Consent!
If you missed Session
1 in June, you can find
the recording here:
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Quality Improvement in behavioral health care has become a goal and interest to
many of you. The white paper below provides a summary of several current
quality improvement programs and suggests a quality measurement framework
that can be implemented to improve care access and outcomes for individuals
with behavioral health needs.
https://www.ncqa.org/wpcontent/uploads/2021/07/20210701_Behavioral_Health_Quality_Framework_NCQA_White_Paper.pdf
VRG wants to support your efforts in quality improvement where possible. If you have an idea or are planning a project with regards to quality improvement in mental health care at your agency and could use assistance, let us know!
WELCOME TO MARIA FLORENTO!
We would like to introduce Maria, who joined the VRG family as Senior Clinical Research Coordinator! Maria is passionate about improving access to mental
health care resources for all and may start interacting with you on one of our upcoming projects in the area of regulatory and data support.
VRG INVITES YOU TO JOIN OUR NEW FUTURE STUDIES
A STUDY INVOLVING AN FDA-APPROVED MEDICATION + DIGITAL APP FOR ADJUNCTIVE TREATMENT OF MDD.
A NOVEL PHARMACOLOGICAL TREATMENT FOR ACUTE AGITATION IN SCHIZOPHRENIA / BIPOLAR DISORDER FOR USE IN CRISIS STABILIZATION UNITS / PSYCH ER.
AN APP TRACKING HEALTH MEASURES TO ADIVSE CLINICAL CARE IN MOOD DISORDERS AND PSYCHOSIS.
TESTING A NEW THERAPY APP PROVIDING TREATMENT FOR MDD
If you are interested in learning more or participating, please email Marta Hauser at mhauser@northwell.edu.
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VANGUARD RESEARCH GROUP
WEBINAR SERIES 2022
ALL WEBINARS ARE HELD 12-1PM EST
MAY 25th
HOW CMHCS CAN PARTICIPATE IN RESEARCH AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE (PRESENTER: DR. MARTA HAUSER)
An introduction to different aspects and benefits of conducting research at an agency like yours. What clinical and policy implications have resulted from previous research at CMHCs, how research can be implemented within your agency, and how can we support you in becoming part of the research community.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rc-CqqTwtH9ZsTBRHSQzNq7aR3ZMxWO2R
JUN 29th
RESEARCH 101 (SESSION 1) – PRACTICAL INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH IN THE CLINIC (PRESENTER: DR. MARTA HAUSER)
Familiarizing your clinic with a variety of concepts and aspects of research: Institutional Review Boards, Good Clinical Practice, Subject Protection, Safety Reporting and more
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvfuCtqT0sH9Ttpor0ArCoyecyu8T3_rNa
JUL 27th
RESEARCH 101 (SESSION 2) – STUDY PROTOCOL AND INFORMED CONSENT (PRESENTER DR. MARTA HAUSER)
Details on the two cornerstones of any study: The study protocol and informed consent
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMoc–vpj8pHtB0U3VOFRLG1luIlR4291FX
AUG 31st
INTRODUCTION TO THE CONCEPT OF CLINICAL HIGH-RISK OF PSYCHOSIS (PRESENTER DR. MARTA HAUSER)
Signs and symptoms, assessment scales and current practice
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlf-qurjopH9QHTWVpXogvtFbHEcXFDw21
SEP 28th
PROTOCOL DEVIATIONS AND CAPAS (CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTATIVE ACTION PLAN) (PRESENTER CRISTINA GONZALEZ)
What counts as a protocol deviation and what to do when it happens
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrfuCsrTwtHtEEy0Yk_0wGOHla8-k5nlwo
OCT 26th
AN OVERVIEW OF FIRST-EPISODE PSYCHOSIS PROGRAMS – THE EPINET STUDY (PRESENTER DR. DELBERT ROBINSON)
The treatment of first-episode psychosis has come a long way. Maximizing symptomatic and functional recovery remains one of the main goals. Learn more about the approach of the EPINET study.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vceuppzsvH90tW9s5YwTOk1jUSkjXRxsl
NOV 30th
EXPLORING NEW TECHNOLOGIES, MEDICATIONS AND THERAPIES – ILLUSTRATING DIFFERENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATING IN CLINICAL STUDIES AND FINDING THE RIGHT TRIAL FOR YOU (PRESENTER PATRICIA MARCY)
Highlighting aspects and examples of studies with different focus and funding sources to determine what best fits your agency
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkdeGhrTgvGN2HupncZLz70TM0C1kitscl
DEC 28th
REFLECTION: HOW HAS RESEARCH BEEN WORKING FOR YOU? THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE THINGS VRG CAN HELP WITH (PRESENTER PATRICIA MARCY)
Whether you have been engaged in research for years or just dipped your toe in – let us know what works well and where change might be needed.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrdeyuqTIsG9C1OO86MgZkzNqeNKoVBP2o
No pre-registertarion necessary. If you have any questions about participating, please email Marta Hauser at mhauser@northwell.edu