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RESEARCH

RESEARCH SUB-COMMITTEE

The Research Subcommittee at VAHS is headed by Reg Thorpe, Mary Belfrage or Joanne Luke. The Research Subcommittee functions to:

  • To track all research projects at VAHS.
  • To consider all applications & invitations for VAHS to join research projects particularly with regard to:


    • The relevance & importance of the research question(s) to VAHS and to the community
    • The appropriateness of the approach/methodology including how the research will be undertaken and how the findings will be reported
    • The value & cost to VAHS of being involved
    • The need for the Board of Directors to consider specific projects.

  • To identify research questions within VAHS and develop opportunities and partnerships to undertake research.
  • To make sure research at VAHS is transparent to the community including description of projects and reporting of findings & recommendations.
  • To build a greater understanding amongst VAHS staff & within the community of the role of research in improving health and health care.