The Connected Communities Initiative (CCI) program is a partnership between OSF HealthCare and Illinois State University aimed at developing solutions to health challenges in central communities. We are looking for new tools, techniques and processes that remove barriers to care, enhance health and wellness education, and leverage technology to improve training and community outreach. Although applications are welcomed that address any health care challenge, applications involving the following areas will be prioritized in this cycle:
- Enhancing the patient experience to improve care satisfaction
- Boosting workforce engagement to foster staff retention and satisfaction
- Addressing quality and safety concerns to refine clinical care and operational protocols.
The program is open to all ISU faculty, staff, and health care providers of OSF HealthCare. Proposals must identify at least two co-investigators: one faculty member from ISU and one health care provider at OSF HealthCare. Selected projects will receive one year of funding up to $75,000 with the option to re-apply for additional funding after the project is successfully completed.
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Connected Communities Initiative: ISU
The Connected Communities Initiative (CCI) program is a partnership between OSF HealthCare and Illinois State University aimed at developing solutions to health challenges in central communities. We are looking for new tools, techniques and processes that remove barriers to care, enhance health and wellness education, and leverage technology to improve training and community outreach. Although applications are welcomed that address any health care challenge, applications involving the following areas will be prioritized in this cycle:
- Enhancing the patient experience to improve care satisfaction
- Boosting workforce engagement to foster staff retention and satisfaction
- Addressing quality and safety concerns to refine clinical care and operational protocols.
The program is open to all ISU faculty, staff, and health care providers of OSF HealthCare. Proposals must identify at least two co-investigators: one faculty member from ISU and one health care provider at OSF HealthCare. Selected projects will receive one year of funding up to $75,000 with the option to re-apply for additional funding after the project is successfully completed.
Looking for a collaborator? We can help you find one. Click to apply for collaboration help: Apply Now.
For a list of required fields within the application, click here.