321327
Work Flow and Timeliness in Task Distribution and Response Collection for a Public Health Clinical Research Liaison Office
Learning Areas:
Administration, management, leadershipProgram planning
Learning Objectives:
Describe how elements of systems theory, quality assessment and customer satisfaction models can be utilized in a holistic approach to enhance the flow of information among and between various public health administrative offices, with specific attention to a clinical research liaison office.
Explain how a "standard operating procedures" flow chart and a 5-year analysis of data can help administrative offices evaluate quality, timeliness, and customer satisfaction regarding the flow of information, and illustrate trends, highlight successes, and pinpoint areas requiring further examination or remediation.
Discuss how work-flow analysis provides an integrated picture to help assess efficiency, improve accountability, and lead to improved quality and satisfaction among clients and stakeholders.
Keyword(s): Evaluation, Performance Measurement
Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: Among my scientific interests and areas of scholarship and practice are program development, performance measurement, and evaluation practice. I am the lead author of an evaluation protocol for the development of performance measures for diverse clinical research programs and networks in domestic and global settings. In addition to my Ph.D., and J.D., I hold a Certificate in Evaluation Practice from The Evaluators' Institute at George Washington University.
Any relevant financial relationships? No
I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.