Project Planning
Outstanding hand holding in developing and carrying out research projects. Annual client survey, 2019
Steering Committee
Many grants and projects require an Advisory Board or Steering Committee to be developed as an oversight body to that project. BSRI provides Steering Committee recruitment and direction to multiple clients, assisting them with logistical issues (hosting meetings, drafting minutes) and by providing evaluation data for quality improvement and dissemination of program results to the broader community. This is often helpful when an organization needs an outside entity to oversee a project to avoid some of the administrative barriers and political underpinnings associated with convening various stakeholder groups.
Participant Recruitment and Research Facilitation
BSRI is happiest and most fulfilled working in community settings, but also recognizes the importance and value of academic-based research projects. We partner with universities to assist and facilitate research projects between academic institutions and community-based organizations specific to research goals and objectives, target populations, and organizational fit. We never make recommendations without speaking to a community-based organization first, and always have the clients and communities’ best interest in mind. In line with this work, we can also assist with participant recruitment for research studies through some of our community partnerships.
Feasibility Studies
BSRI has assisted organizations and health systems in conducting feasibility studies to determine whether an intervention or model would be a cost-effective, viable way to address their organizational needs (e.g. reducing emergency department visits). BSRI will begin by conducting a thorough literature review of the model/program including accessing cost data when it is available. We will also search our local network of providers and partners to determine outcomes of any localized implementation of the model/program. Feasibility reports often include both process and cost data associated with implementation, and BSRI can present findings to executive leadership and boards when appropriate.