Dr. John Wade Research Award
At the AGM on November 4, 2005, the Board of MIPS announced the creation of the Dr. John Wade Research Award. Dr. John Wade was instrumental in the creation of the Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety and it was with honour that we established an award in his name to recognize local excellence in the important work of patient safety. The Dr. John Wade research award is a benefit for Premier Members.
Dr. Wade chaired the Royal College Health and Public Policy committee and spearheaded the internationally recognized CanMeds initiative. He has been Vice President of Medical Services at Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Dean of Medicine at the University of Manitoba, and served as Deputy Minister of Health in Manitoba from 1995 - 1997. He chaired the National Steering committee on Patient Safety, and presented the Committee’s final report “Building a Safer System - A National Integrated Strategy for Canadian Health Care”. At present, he is a Professor of Community Medicine and Anesthesia at the University of Manitoba; Dean Emeritus of the University of Manitoba Faculty of Medicine; Vice-Chair on the Board of the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; and, Assistant Executive Director of the Manitoba Medical Services Foundation. In December, 2003, Dr. Wade was appointed as a member and chair of the Founding Board of the Canadian Patient Safety Institute. He is currently the Chair of the Board, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority.
Dr. John Wade Research Award
The Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety (MIPS) is an independent, non-profit organization. The Institute’s role is to promote, coordinate and facilitate activities that have a positive impact on patient safety throughout Manitoba while enhancing the quality of health care for Manitobans.
The Dr. John Wade Research Award is offered as a benefit to Premier Members of MIPS.
This year the institute is pleased to announce that Manitoba Blue Cross agreed to sponsor this prestigious award for the next three years. This generous sponsorship allows MIPS to substantially increase the value of the Dr. John Wade award.
Andrew Yorke, President and CEO of Manitoba Blue Cross, told the institute:
“Proactive strategies in health care, including a focus on patient safety, are a natural extension of Manitoba Blue Cross’ position within the delivery of supplementary health benefits and its overall approach to wellness within Manitoba communities. The support of the Dr. John Wade Research Award delivers on Blue Cross’ position of caring within Manitoba. More than just a company, Blue Cross works hard to reflect the unique Manitoba spirit of caring and concern for others. Throughout his career, Dr. Wade lives this very message and Manitoba Blue Cross is proud to extend its support to further research in patient safety and honour Dr. Wade’s many contributions.”
Criteria, Guidelines and Terms
A. Criteria:
Applications are welcomed from Manitoba-based researchers and health care employees who are staff or members of the following MIPS Premier Member Organizations:
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba
- College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba
- Manitoba Health
- Manitoba Pharmaceutical Association
- Regional Health Authorities of Manitoba
- St. Boniface General Hospital
- Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Premier Member Organizations may send up to three (3) applications.
The award of $7,500.00 is granted to only one project per year to a Premier Member organization.
Eligibility for funding criteria includes:
- Unique, creative research questions or projects that will contribute to the development and understanding of patient safety culture in Manitoba health care organizations.
- Project may be used to support the development of a larger project/proposal.
- Applied research.
- A literature review.
- Submission of a Final Report to the MIPS Research Committee is due by December 31 following parameters outlined in the funding letter.
- Acknowledgment of the Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety in all publications/presentations.
- MIPS strongly encourages applicants to secure matched funds or in-kind resources.
There is also $500.00 toward the development of a poster presentation, to be used by the investigators, and by MIPS upon request, for the purpose of knowledge transition. The poster must be developed and the invoice submitted to receive the $500.
B. Guidelines and Terms:
- Application Forms are found at www.mbips.ca or click here to download.
- Five print copies and the electronic copy must be received at the MIPS office by April 30 at NOON.
- The completed application form must be sent electronically from the Official Premier Member Organization Representative as registered with MIPS to the Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety Research Committee, c/o Vi Pelc vpelc@mbips.ca
- E-mail Subject Line: Wade Application
- Submission Deadline: Friday, April 30, 2010 at NOON.
- Funds will be administered through the Premier Member Organization.
- All award recipients will be notified by e-mail within three weeks of submission deadline.
- MIPS will share findings through communication vehicles such as MIPS website, Member Updates, and the Annual Report.
- Recipients will be asked to display their poster at the MIPS Annual General Meeting.
- The Award may not be granted every year.