About the Research and Data Unit
Every year the research unit takes on several types of projects along with standing annual items including external data requests, the Student Engagement Program, and assisting with preparing and analyzing data-driven reports. The unit performs survey data collection, analysis, and reporting through SurveyMonkey and other platforms. They also develop and maintain public-facing data dashboards that display up-to-date information on Washington’s nursing workforce, education, licensing, and discipline, improving interactive access to survey data. The research team continues to find new avenues to improve data access and efficiency.
Research Subcommittee information
The Research Subcommittee’s purpose is to improve access and utilization of available data to inform policy decisions, and evidence-based regulatory practice, and foster research.
Responsibilities of the Subcommittee
- Invite people from the community to provide expertise in specialty areas.
- Prepare and present reports to WABON at business meetings with possible action items.
- Advise WABON on identifying and prioritizing research activities and acting on the research results if appropriate.
- Review and revise the Strategic Action Plan as needed.
- Advise the WABON on improving access and utilization of available data to inform policy decisions, evidence-based regulatory practice, and research.
How often the subcommittee meets, and dates for the year:
The subcommittee meets Every 6 months – April & October
- The 3rd Monday of the month
- from: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Visit the Meetings Page to download the minutes from previous meetings, the agenda for the next meeting, and view the work plan.
Who is on the subcommittee?
Board Members
MaiKia Moua,
RN, BSN, MPH (Chair)
Sharon A. Ness,
RN, PS
Heleena Hufnagel,
BS, MBA-HCAPro Tem Members
Mary Baroni,
PhD, RNSupport Staff
Mary Sue Gorski,
PhD, RN, Director of Advanced Practice & ResearchHeather Hamilton,
Research AssistantWho to Contact
Heather Hamilton, Research Assistant
- Email: heather.hamilton@doh.wa.gov
- Phone: 564-233-1340