SHEA Research Network
The SHEA Research Network (SRN) is a consortium of over 100 hospitals collaborating on multi-center research projects of interest to the SHEA membership to 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 SRN and participate in future projects. Approval of proposed research projects is determined by the SRN Review Committee upon submission of a concept form.
Engaging the Network
Investigators interested in engaging the SRN for a study should review and complete the online Study Proposal Concept Form and submit it to SRN@shea-online.org.
Proposals funded by an external source or those seeking funding from an external source will be reviewed for project significance and alignment with the mission and capabilities of the SRN. For unfunded proposals, consideration will also be given to the burden on participating sites. If the research proposal aligns with the mission and capabilities of the SRN, the concept sheet alone may be sufficient and will be approved by the SRN Application Review Committee. Review of proposals will not commence until all materials are received.
Join the SRN |
Submit a Proposal |
Apply for a Letter of Support |
SRN Leadership Team |
Fee Structure
- Federally funded grants (excluding training or career development grants): $2,000
- Corporate funded grants: $5,000
- Fees cover review and solicitation of members; they do not cover administrative support and data management.
- Proposals that require additional resources (e.g. Adelphi process with multiple rounds of surveying) will be assessed an additional fee to cover administration of the proposal. The amount will be determined following review of the proposal.
- Proposals that are not accepted will not be charged.
- Fees will not be assessed for unfunded research projects (i.e. conducted with no visible means of support).
Examples of High-Priority Topics (1)
HAI: |
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Device-associated infections (DAI, including CLABSI, CAUTI, VAE): |
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SSI: |
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MDROs and Clostridium difficile: |
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Employee health: |
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Respiratory viruses: |
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Antimicrobial stewardship: |
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Environment: |
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(1) The evolving landscape of healthcare-associated infections: recent advances in prevention and a road map for research. Safdar N, Anderson DJ, Braun BI, Carling P, Cohen S, Donskey C, Drees M, Harris A, Henderson DK, Huang SS, Juthani-Mehta M, Lautenbach E, Linkin DR, Meddings J, Miller LG, Milstone A, Morgan D, Sengupta S, Varman M, Yokoe D, Zerr DM; Research Committee of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2014 May;35(5):480-93.