Inpatient Research Committee

Interested in conducting research within our inpatient services?

Looking for more information and support on how best to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice for our patients receiving acute psychiatric and medical care? 

The mission of the Inpatient Research Committee is to provide consultation for clinical investigators interested in conducting research within our Inpatient Psychiatry and/or our Inpatient Medicine in Psychiatry (IMIP) units. The Inpatient Research Committee is comprised of representatives from the Department of Psychiatry and the Department of Medicine who are imbedded within our inpatient services and also share a passion for clinical research. Consultation services include feedback about project proposals, consultation around the logistics related to launching research projects within our unique inpatient settings, and assistance collaborating with our clinical teams.  

Targeted inpatient units

The psychiatry inpatient units include:

• Inpatient Medicine in Psychiatry (IMIP) Unit (19200)  
• Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry Unit (49000) 
• Adult Inpatient Units (29200; 39000) 
• Geriatric Psychiatry Unit (39200)  

Inpatient Psychiatry Research Checklist

The following steps are necessary prior to launching a research project with patients or staff on the Inpatient Psychiatry and Medicine Services within Psychiatry at URMC.

• Submit IP Research Form for Review by the Inpatient Psychiatry Research Committee
• Get approval from the designated IP Clinical Leadership and the Clinical Nursing Research Center (if applicable)
• Complete E-record/Epic Training and acquire Epic access (if applicable)
• Obtain keys/swipe access for the appropriate unit(s)
• Complete tours of the appropriate unit(s)
• Meet with unit providers and Nurse Managers to discuss study logistics
• Provide unit staff and providers with introduction to research project, including summary materials when possible

Committee Members