NHIF Research Training Certificate Program for Independent Investigators

The Purpose of the Research Certificate Program is to provide the basic research skills necessary to plan and conduct research with minimum assistance.

This program consists of Five 45-60 minute webinars available on-demand.  These webinars must be viewed in order and will include the following dicsussion:

  1. Determining a Research Topic.
  2. Reviewing the Literature.
  3. Developing Study Rationale or Need.
  4. Writing a Purpose Statement.
  5. Research Methodology.
  6. Data Collection, Coding, Analysis, and Interpretation.
  • Contains 2 Component(s) Recorded On: 03/01/2022

    Welcome to the NHIF Research Training Certificate Program for Independent Investigators

    Welcome to the NHIF Research Training Certificate Program for Independent Investigators. The purpose of this program is to provide education on performing independent, scientific research, particularly studies that have the potential to elevate the home and alternate site infusion industry. We’ll also prepare you for and share opportunities to publish your research. 

    Danell Haines

    Research Consultant

    NHIA

    Danell Haines, received her doctorate from The Ohio State University and now serves as a research consultant for the NHIA/NHIF. Currently, Dr. Haines is assisting the NHIF with the much talked about "Multi-center Time Study of Home Infusion Pharmacist Professional Services" and was instrumental in the development and validation of the Uniform Patient Satisfaction Survey Questions for Home Infusion Providers. Prior to her retirement from Ohio State, she served as a Research Scientist for the Department of Family Medicine and was Director for the National Research Institute for College Recreational Sports and Wellness. As a Research Scientist, Dr. Haines oversaw the research curriculum for the Family Medicine residents and wrote research protocols and grants. She also has publications and presentations on how to conduct research, write research manuscripts, and grant proposals. Dr. Haines enjoys analyzing and reporting benchmarking data, mentoring novice researchers, and guiding professionals through the research process.

    No Disclosures to Report

    Ryan Garst, PharmD, MBA, IgCP, BCSCP

    Sr Director Clinical Services

    NHIA

    Ryan Garst, Pharm D, MBA, BCSCP is the Senior Director of Clinical Services at the National Home Infusion Association. Garst has almost 15 years of experience in home infusion and nearly twenty years of experience in pharmacy clinical and operational leadership and management, information technology, sales, and clinical practice experience. At NHIA, Garst is responsible for clinical education and services, Infusion Magazine Clinical Editor, and oversees a variety of programs administered by the National Home Infusion Foundation including the industry resident program, the National Benchmarking Program, and clinical trials and research. Prior to joining NHIA, Garst served on a variety of committees for the association and participated in numerous annual conferences. Garst holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Ohio Northern University and a Master of Business Administration from Kent State University and is Board Certified in Sterile Compounded Preparations via BPS.

    No Disclosures to Report

  • Contains 7 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 03/01/2022

    The NHIF Research Certificate program is designed to provide individuals with or without experience, the basic research skills necessary to plan and conduct research with minimum resistance. There is a need for a program like this in the home and alternate site industry as ther is a void of scientific research, which is the foundation of evidence-based decision making and support other activities such as reimbursement reform and advocacy efforts.

    The NHIF Research Certificate program is designed to provide individuals with or without experience, the basic research skills necessary to plan and conduct research with minimum resistance. There is a need for a program like this in the home and alternate site industry as ther is a void of scientific research, which is the foundation of evidence-based decision making and support other activities such as reimbursement reform and advocacy efforts.

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Understand the basic considerations for research ethics.
    2. Determining the research topic. 
    3. Understand how to perform a literature search and the importance as it relates to the research topic.
    4. Learn how to accurately assess the quality of a journal article.

    Danell Haines

    Research Consultant

    NHIA

    Danell Haines, received her doctorate from The Ohio State University and now serves as a research consultant for the NHIA/NHIF. Currently, Dr. Haines is assisting the NHIF with the much talked about "Multi-center Time Study of Home Infusion Pharmacist Professional Services" and was instrumental in the development and validation of the Uniform Patient Satisfaction Survey Questions for Home Infusion Providers. Prior to her retirement from Ohio State, she served as a Research Scientist for the Department of Family Medicine and was Director for the National Research Institute for College Recreational Sports and Wellness. As a Research Scientist, Dr. Haines oversaw the research curriculum for the Family Medicine residents and wrote research protocols and grants. She also has publications and presentations on how to conduct research, write research manuscripts, and grant proposals. Dr. Haines enjoys analyzing and reporting benchmarking data, mentoring novice researchers, and guiding professionals through the research process.

    No Disclosures to Report

    Ryan Garst, PharmD, MBA, IgCP, BCSCP

    Sr Director Clinical Services

    NHIA

    Ryan Garst, Pharm D, MBA, BCSCP is the Senior Director of Clinical Services at the National Home Infusion Association. Garst has almost 15 years of experience in home infusion and nearly twenty years of experience in pharmacy clinical and operational leadership and management, information technology, sales, and clinical practice experience. At NHIA, Garst is responsible for clinical education and services, Infusion Magazine Clinical Editor, and oversees a variety of programs administered by the National Home Infusion Foundation including the industry resident program, the National Benchmarking Program, and clinical trials and research. Prior to joining NHIA, Garst served on a variety of committees for the association and participated in numerous annual conferences. Garst holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Ohio Northern University and a Master of Business Administration from Kent State University and is Board Certified in Sterile Compounded Preparations via BPS.

    No Disclosures to Report

  • Contains 6 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 03/01/2022

    In this unit we will discuss how to take inventory of the resources that you will need to conduct your research project.

    In this unit we will discuss how to take inventory of the resources that you will need to conduct your research project. Once you determine your needs, you can refine your research topic. After conducting a final review of the literature, if your topic has not changed, you can begin writing the study background, rationale, and purpose statement.

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Determine research resources.
    2. Refining the research topic.
    3. Developing and writing the study background, rational, and purpose statement.

    Danell Haines

    Research Consultant

    NHIA

    Danell Haines, received her doctorate from The Ohio State University and now serves as a research consultant for the NHIA/NHIF. Currently, Dr. Haines is assisting the NHIF with the much talked about "Multi-center Time Study of Home Infusion Pharmacist Professional Services" and was instrumental in the development and validation of the Uniform Patient Satisfaction Survey Questions for Home Infusion Providers. Prior to her retirement from Ohio State, she served as a Research Scientist for the Department of Family Medicine and was Director for the National Research Institute for College Recreational Sports and Wellness. As a Research Scientist, Dr. Haines oversaw the research curriculum for the Family Medicine residents and wrote research protocols and grants. She also has publications and presentations on how to conduct research, write research manuscripts, and grant proposals. Dr. Haines enjoys analyzing and reporting benchmarking data, mentoring novice researchers, and guiding professionals through the research process.

    No Disclosures to Report

    Ryan Garst, PharmD, MBA, IgCP, BCSCP

    Sr Director Clinical Services

    NHIA

    Ryan Garst, Pharm D, MBA, BCSCP is the Senior Director of Clinical Services at the National Home Infusion Association. Garst has almost 15 years of experience in home infusion and nearly twenty years of experience in pharmacy clinical and operational leadership and management, information technology, sales, and clinical practice experience. At NHIA, Garst is responsible for clinical education and services, Infusion Magazine Clinical Editor, and oversees a variety of programs administered by the National Home Infusion Foundation including the industry resident program, the National Benchmarking Program, and clinical trials and research. Prior to joining NHIA, Garst served on a variety of committees for the association and participated in numerous annual conferences. Garst holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Ohio Northern University and a Master of Business Administration from Kent State University and is Board Certified in Sterile Compounded Preparations via BPS.

    No Disclosures to Report

  • Contains 9 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 03/01/2022

    This unit will teach you about research methods. Research methods are specific procedures for collecting and analyzing data.

    This unit will teach you about research methods. Research methods are specific procedures for collecting and analyzing data. Developing your research methodology is an integral part of your research design. Research methods are the strategies, processes, or techniques utilized in the collection of data for analysis in order to uncover new information or create a better understanding of a topic.

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Understand the different types of research methods.
    2. Explain the difference between quantative & qualitative research.
    3. Describe the various tools and how they can be used in a research project.

    Danell Haines

    Research Consultant

    NHIA

    Danell Haines, received her doctorate from The Ohio State University and now serves as a research consultant for the NHIA/NHIF. Currently, Dr. Haines is assisting the NHIF with the much talked about "Multi-center Time Study of Home Infusion Pharmacist Professional Services" and was instrumental in the development and validation of the Uniform Patient Satisfaction Survey Questions for Home Infusion Providers. Prior to her retirement from Ohio State, she served as a Research Scientist for the Department of Family Medicine and was Director for the National Research Institute for College Recreational Sports and Wellness. As a Research Scientist, Dr. Haines oversaw the research curriculum for the Family Medicine residents and wrote research protocols and grants. She also has publications and presentations on how to conduct research, write research manuscripts, and grant proposals. Dr. Haines enjoys analyzing and reporting benchmarking data, mentoring novice researchers, and guiding professionals through the research process.

    No Disclosures to Report

    Ryan Garst, PharmD, MBA, IgCP, BCSCP

    Sr Director Clinical Services

    NHIA

    Ryan Garst, Pharm D, MBA, BCSCP is the Senior Director of Clinical Services at the National Home Infusion Association. Garst has almost 15 years of experience in home infusion and nearly twenty years of experience in pharmacy clinical and operational leadership and management, information technology, sales, and clinical practice experience. At NHIA, Garst is responsible for clinical education and services, Infusion Magazine Clinical Editor, and oversees a variety of programs administered by the National Home Infusion Foundation including the industry resident program, the National Benchmarking Program, and clinical trials and research. Prior to joining NHIA, Garst served on a variety of committees for the association and participated in numerous annual conferences. Garst holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Ohio Northern University and a Master of Business Administration from Kent State University and is Board Certified in Sterile Compounded Preparations via BPS.

    No Disclosures to Report

  • Contains 7 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 03/01/2022

    This Unit will teach the participant the following research skills and knowledge: the most common sampling methods, how to determine the appropriate sample size, how to collect and code the study data, and how to analyze and interpret the data.

    This Unit will teach the participant the following research skills and knowledge: the most common sampling methods, how to determine the appropriate sample size, how to collect and code the study data, and how to analyze and interpret the data. With this knowledge, the participant will be able to write the methodology section of the research proposal.

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Understanding sampling methods.
    2. Determining your sample size.
    3. Describe the steps in the data collection & coding process.
    4. Review the statistical analysis process.

    Danell Haines

    Research Consultant

    NHIA

    Danell Haines, received her doctorate from The Ohio State University and now serves as a research consultant for the NHIA/NHIF. Currently, Dr. Haines is assisting the NHIF with the much talked about "Multi-center Time Study of Home Infusion Pharmacist Professional Services" and was instrumental in the development and validation of the Uniform Patient Satisfaction Survey Questions for Home Infusion Providers. Prior to her retirement from Ohio State, she served as a Research Scientist for the Department of Family Medicine and was Director for the National Research Institute for College Recreational Sports and Wellness. As a Research Scientist, Dr. Haines oversaw the research curriculum for the Family Medicine residents and wrote research protocols and grants. She also has publications and presentations on how to conduct research, write research manuscripts, and grant proposals. Dr. Haines enjoys analyzing and reporting benchmarking data, mentoring novice researchers, and guiding professionals through the research process.

    No Disclosures to Report

    Ryan Garst, PharmD, MBA, IgCP, BCSCP

    Sr Director Clinical Services

    NHIA

    Ryan Garst, Pharm D, MBA, BCSCP is the Senior Director of Clinical Services at the National Home Infusion Association. Garst has almost 15 years of experience in home infusion and nearly twenty years of experience in pharmacy clinical and operational leadership and management, information technology, sales, and clinical practice experience. At NHIA, Garst is responsible for clinical education and services, Infusion Magazine Clinical Editor, and oversees a variety of programs administered by the National Home Infusion Foundation including the industry resident program, the National Benchmarking Program, and clinical trials and research. Prior to joining NHIA, Garst served on a variety of committees for the association and participated in numerous annual conferences. Garst holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Ohio Northern University and a Master of Business Administration from Kent State University and is Board Certified in Sterile Compounded Preparations via BPS.

    No Disclosures to Report

  • Contains 8 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 03/01/2022

    This unit will provide information on how to write the study report, specifically, the results, conclusion, and discussion sections.

    This unit will provide information on how to write the study report, specifically, the results, conclusion, and discussion sections. Additionally, details on how to write an abstract will also be shared so that your research report can be used as a publication submission. Part of this process is formatting you references, thus it will also be discussed and described. Another way to report your research findings is by submitting a conference poster. Ryan Garst will be providing information on this process since he oversees the NHIA Conference poster sessions and judging. 

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Understand how to write the study report and abstract.
    2. Learn how to format all necessary references.
    3. Explain how to turn an abstract into a poster.

    Danell Haines

    Research Consultant

    NHIA

    Danell Haines, received her doctorate from The Ohio State University and now serves as a research consultant for the NHIA/NHIF. Currently, Dr. Haines is assisting the NHIF with the much talked about "Multi-center Time Study of Home Infusion Pharmacist Professional Services" and was instrumental in the development and validation of the Uniform Patient Satisfaction Survey Questions for Home Infusion Providers. Prior to her retirement from Ohio State, she served as a Research Scientist for the Department of Family Medicine and was Director for the National Research Institute for College Recreational Sports and Wellness. As a Research Scientist, Dr. Haines oversaw the research curriculum for the Family Medicine residents and wrote research protocols and grants. She also has publications and presentations on how to conduct research, write research manuscripts, and grant proposals. Dr. Haines enjoys analyzing and reporting benchmarking data, mentoring novice researchers, and guiding professionals through the research process.

    No Disclosures to Report

    Ryan Garst, PharmD, MBA, IgCP, BCSCP

    Sr Director Clinical Services

    NHIA

    Ryan Garst, Pharm D, MBA, BCSCP is the Senior Director of Clinical Services at the National Home Infusion Association. Garst has almost 15 years of experience in home infusion and nearly twenty years of experience in pharmacy clinical and operational leadership and management, information technology, sales, and clinical practice experience. At NHIA, Garst is responsible for clinical education and services, Infusion Magazine Clinical Editor, and oversees a variety of programs administered by the National Home Infusion Foundation including the industry resident program, the National Benchmarking Program, and clinical trials and research. Prior to joining NHIA, Garst served on a variety of committees for the association and participated in numerous annual conferences. Garst holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Ohio Northern University and a Master of Business Administration from Kent State University and is Board Certified in Sterile Compounded Preparations via BPS.

    No Disclosures to Report