Associate director, department of research
The Joint Commission
Barbara I. Braun PhD is currently Associate Director, Health Services Research, in the Department of Researcn at The Joint Commission. In her position, she is involved with designing and implementing collaborative projects related to measuring and improving quality of care and multi-site infection prevention research funded by CDC and AHRQ with partners at several academic medical centers. She is a member of the CDC National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) National Occupational Research Agenda Healthcare and Social Assistance Sector Council which is charged with developing an industry-specific research agenda for the nation. She has been involved in Joint Commission research, evaluation, and performance measurement activities for more than 25 years and her research interests include quality improvement across settings, healthcare epidemiology, and the intersection of safety for workers and patients.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM CT
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose