The SHEA Research Network is a consortium of nearly 200 hospitals collaborating on multi-center research projects of interest to the SHEA membership. Network members identify important gaps in the healthcare epidemiology science base and address them by contributing data and expertise.  

All hospitals with a dedicated site PI are able to join the Network and participate in future projects. Projects are determined by Network members. The Network is expected to be highly competitive in obtaining funding from the CDC, AHRQ, and the NIH. 

Email SHEA and express your interest in joining!

Full description of the SHEA Research Network
2nd Annual Research Network Meeting presentation, April 2, 2011 (284 KB pdf)

Projects

108 hospitals have been recruited for the Network’s initial project examining the impact of CMS policy on non-reimbursement for hospital-acquired catheter-associated UTI. 

Engaging the Network

Investigators interested in engaging the Network for a study should complete the Study Proposal Concept Form and submit it to Melanie Young (email), fax: (703) 684-1009.

This application document (pdf) outlines the steps required to solicit participation of the Network in a research study.

Investigators or agencies should submit a brief summary of the proposed research using the Study Proposal Concept Form. Proposals funded by an external source or those seeking funding from an external source will be reviewed primarily for project significance and alignment with the mission and capabilities of the Network. In addition, unfunded proposals will be reviewed for degree of burden on participating sites. If the research proposal aligns with the mission and capabilities of the Network, the concept sheet alone may be sufficient and will be approved by the Research Network Application Review Committee. In some cases, investigators may be asked to submit a Full Protocol Application for review. Concept form submissions will be reviewed as they are received and full proposals, if solicited, will be reviewed (at least quarterly) by the Review Committee. Please see the Study Proposal Concept Form and Full Proposal Application for instructions.