Better Regulation through Better Research
Protecting the public through regulatory research and collaborative exchange with strategic partners to promote evidence-based healthcare regulations.
WHAT’S YOUR STAKE IN HEALTHCARE REGULATORY RESEARCH?
State Licensing Boards
State Licensing Board Members and Staff must stay informed about the latest regulatory research to better protect the public and enhance value for stakeholders.
Healthcare Professionals
Through HRRI, Healthcare professionals have access to valuable tools designed to help them stay current, safe, and engaged in their practice.
Researchers
Regulatory Researchers have access to a wealth of research that can be used to build upon existing knowledge and address any gaps in the field.
Public and Advocates
The Public and Advocates have access to valuable information on best practices in healthcare regulation, helping to ensure trust in the healthcare provided.
Featured Research
Cross-Profession Minimum Data Set
The CPMDS is a set of core questions for collecting data elements widely considered the “minimum necessary” for health workforce planning. The intent of the CPMDS is to serve as a framework for standardizing data collection across various health professions for the purpose of supporting within and between profession comparisons and analyses.
Healthy Practice Resource
The Healthy Practice Resource is designed to support the well-being of healthcare professionals by addressing various aspects of their practice environment and personal health. It includes modules on emotional, mental, social, financial, and physical well-being, as well as work-related well-being, work role support, benefits and wellness, practice climate, and compassion.
Communicating About Sexual Misconduct
Regulatory boards should provide information about sexual misconduct to their licensees as well as clients, patients, and the public. Government websites are the primary means of conveying this information, but websites across the country have significant gaps in important and user-friendly information. This document includes a Self-Audit Template and Standards to help address those gaps.
Requirements, Regulation, and Risk: Connecting Physical Therapy Job Requirements, Occupational Licensing Requirements, and Public/Patient Safety
The current study presents a methodology that can serve as a model for the regulatory community and professional associations, providing a primary data-driven, expert-informed process applicable across licensed occupations to examine the relationship between occupational licensing requirements, public/patient safety, and job requirements.
