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NORC Health Implementation Science Center @hisc.norc.org · Aug 29

Join NORC #ImpSci director, Prashila Dullabh (@healthitzen.bsky.social) as she speaks at the NIH workshop, “Advancing AI for Clinical Decision Support in Heart, Lung, Blood, and Sleep Disorders” on 9/9-9/10.

Register to attend the free hybrid workshop by 9/2 here: web.cvent.com/event/df8e24...

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NORC Health Implementation Science Center @hisc.norc.org · Aug 21

At NORC #ImpSci, every project we lead aligns with one of our three core pillars:

1) Implementation Sciences,
2) Digital and Health Informatics, and
3) Patient-Centered Outcomes Research.

Learn more about our vast portfolio of work here: www.norc.org/about/depart...

Closing the gap between knowledge and practice in health care delivery by supporting the adoption of evidence-based interventions.

NORC Health Implementation Science Center @hisc.norc.org · Aug 14

What data exists to study models of maternal care? At NORC #ImpSci, we are identifying and documenting key data sources to help researchers improve maternal and infant outcomes. 🏥🩺
#MaternalHealth #PatientCenteredCare #ImplementationScience

NORC Health Implementation Science Center @hisc.norc.org · Aug 7

Meet NORC Health Implementation Science Center (#ImpSci) staff, Frances Jiménez!

Frances is a research scientist in NORC's Health Sciences department, specializing in program evaluation and research focused on patient-centered outcomes.

Learn more here: www.norc.org/about/depart...

Patient-Centered Care & Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) | NORC at the University of Chicago

NORC Health Implementation Science Center @hisc.norc.org · Jul 24

From research to real-world impact—NORC #ImpSci’s #PCOR work ensures patients’ voices shape the future of health care. ⚕️🏥

Discover how we’re advancing patient-centered care: www.norc.org/research/top...

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NORC Health Implementation Science Center @hisc.norc.org · Jul 15

Meet NORC Health Implementation Science Center (#ImpSci) staff, Rachel Kurtzman!

Rachel is a research scientist in NORC's Health Sciences department, specializing in implementing and evaluating interventions.

Learn more about Rachel's work here: www.norc.org/about/expert...

Patient-Centered Care & Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) | NORC at the University of Chicago

NORC Health Implementation Science Center @hisc.norc.org · Jul 9

Health care should reflect what patients value most. At NORC #ImpSci, we transform patient-centered outcomes research (#PCOR) into practical, real-world health improvements. Learn how here: www.norc.org/research/top...

Electronic Health Record Data Collection Practices to Advance Standardization and Interoperability of Patient Preferences for Interpretation Services: Qualitative Study

NORC Health Implementation Science Center @hisc.norc.org · Jun 9

We are thrilled that NORC’s #ImpSci was able to participate in the #AcademyHealth #ARM25 conference!

Director, @healthitzen.bsky.social presented a poster on strategies for collecting and using disability status and accommodations data. Learn more here: academyhealth.confex.com/academyhealt...

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NORC Health Implementation Science Center @hisc.norc.org · Jun 5

New in @jmirpub.bsky.social! Read about NORC #ImpSci paper, “Electronic Health Record Data Collection Practices to Advance Standardization and Interoperability of Patient Preferences for Interpretation Services: Qualitative Study”, www.jmir.org/2025/1/e62670/ ⚕️🩺

@healthitzen.bsky.social

Background: Poor health outcomes are well documented among patients with a non-English language preference (NELP). The use of interpreters can improve the quality of care for patients with NELP. Despi...

www.jmir.org

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NORC Health Implementation Science Center @hisc.norc.org · Jun 2

Join us at the 2025 AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting (#ARM25) for Prashila Dullabh’s poster presentation on June 9th starting at 8am CT to learn about strategies for collecting and using disability status and accommodations data.
Learn more: academyhealth.confex.com/academyhealt...

healthitzen.bsky.social

Electronic Health Record Data Collection Practices to Advance Standardization and Interoperability of Patient Preferences for Interpretation Services: Qualitative Study

NORC Health Implementation Science Center @hisc.norc.org · May 19

This new AHRQ MRSA Prevention Toolkit provides resources for surgical teams to enhance teamwork, communication & safety culture. It includes training & implementation tools. Check out the toolkit here: www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mr...

#PatientSafety #MRSA #InfectionPrevention #SSI 🏥

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NORC Health Implementation Science Center @hisc.norc.org · May 8

This new journal article co-authored by NORC’s HISC examines current practices for collecting, documenting, and exchanging interpreter needed data in EHRs and highlights opportunities to advance the standardized collection and use of interpreter needed data. Read here: www.jmir.org/2025/1/e62670/

Background: Poor health outcomes are well documented among patients with a non-English language preference (NELP). The use of interpreters can improve the quality of care for patients with NELP. Despi...

www.jmir.org

NORC Health Implementation Science Center @hisc.norc.org · May 5

New from AHRQ: A toolkit for surgical teams to prevent MRSA & surgical site infections (SSI) in high-risk procedures. Explore four key strategies & team-based safety tools.
Access the toolkit here: www.ahrq.gov/hai/tools/mr...
#PatientSafety #MRSA #InfectionPrevention #SSI ⚕️🔍

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NORC Health Implementation Science Center @hisc.norc.org · Apr 29

Meet Health Implementation Science Center (NORC #ImpSci) staff, Kiran Correa!
Kiran is a research scientist at NORC, with a focus on clinical decision support, patient-centered outcomes research, and quality improvement.
Learn more about NORC #ImpSci center here: www.norc.org/about/depart...

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NORC Health Implementation Science Center @hisc.norc.org · Apr 23

Patients at the center of health data exchange? Our latest paper featured in IMIA’s 2024 Yearbook of Medical Informatics breaks down the policy and standards driving consumer-mediated HIE—and what’s still needed. www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejo...
#HealthIT #HealthData #PatientCenteredCare 🔍📖🔬

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NORC Health Implementation Science Center @hisc.norc.org · Apr 17

Check out our new publication featured in IMIA’s 2024 Yearbook of Medical Informatics, which explores current trends in consumer-mediated health information exchange. Read more here: thieme-connect.com/products/ejo... 🔍📖🔬
#DigitalHealth #Interoperability #PatientEngagement
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NORC Health Implementation Science Center @hisc.norc.org · Apr 9

Meet Health Implementation Science Center (NORC #ImpSci) staff, Courtney Zott!

Courtney is a research scientist in NORC's Health Sciences department, specializing in pilot and program evaluation leveraging mixed methods.

Learn more about the NORC #ImpSci center here: norc.org/about/depart...

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NORC Health Implementation Science Center @hisc.norc.org · Apr 1

Meet Health Implementation Science Center (NORC #ImpSci) expert, Avantika Shah! Avantika is a mixed methods researcher specializing in health care delivery for older adults.

Learn more about Avantika’s expertise and work at NORC here: norc.org/about/expert...

NORC Health Implementation Science Center @hisc.norc.org · Mar 25

In 2024, the Maryland Statewide Prevention and Reduction Collaborative (SPARC) identified and addressed hospital needs related to antibiotic stewardship and infection prevention through webinars, office hours, and on-site activities. Read the accomplishments here: maryland-sparc.org/assets/pdf/S...

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