CURRICULUM VITAE
NAME: / Carolynn Thomas Jones, DNP, MSPH, RN
RANK: / Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing
CERTIFICATION and LICENSURE: / RN – Alabama & Ohio
ADDRESS: / 4317 Corinth Drive Birmingham, AL 35213
PHONE: / 205-612-0421
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EDUCATION:
Institution / Discipline / Dates Attended / Degree / Year
Conferred
University of Alabama at Birmingham / Nursing / 2010-2013 / DNP / 2013
University of Alabama at Birmingham / Nursing / 2006-2007 / Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching Nursing / 2007
University of Alabama at Birmingham / Epidemiology / 1991-1995 / MSPH / 1995
University of Alabama at Birmingham / Nursing / 1983-1986 / BSN / 1986
George Peabody College for Teachers / Art-Ed K-12 / 1976-1978 / BS / 1978
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Year(s) / Title / Institution/Agency Name and Location
2014 – Present / Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing (100%) / The Ohio State University, College of Nursing, Columbus, OH
2013 – Present / Consultant, Executive Director (20% as of Jan 2015) / Mycoses Study Group Education and Research Consortium, Birmingham, AL
2011 - 2014 / Faculty Instructor (100%) / University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Nursing; Birmingham, AL
2009 - 2011 / Faculty Instructor (50% FTE), PERC Grant (50% FTE) / University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham, AL
2005 - 2008 / Contract Instructor / University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Nursing; Birmingham, AL
2004 - 2008 / Contract Instructor / University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Nursing; Birmingham, AL
2004 - 2003 / Research Consultant / University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham, AL
2000 - 2003 / Director of Clinical Research / Cardiovascular Associates, PC; Birmingham, AL
1999 - 2000 / Consultant / University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine; Birmingham, AL
1997 - 2002 / Clinical Research Consultant- Trainer / Clinical Research Site Training, Inc.; Philadelphia, PA
1992 - 2000 / Administrator, NIAID Mycoses Study Group / University of Alabama at Birmingham, Division of Infectious Disease; Birmingham, AL
1990 - 1992 / Cryptococcosis Subproject Coordinator (NIAID Mycoses Study Group) / University of Alabama at Birmingham, Division of Infectious Diseases; Birmingham, AL
1990 - 1991 / Research Nurse Coordinator / University of Alabama at Birmingham, Division of Cardiology; Birmingham, AL
1988 - 1990 / Clinical Research Consultant / Self-Employed; Birmingham, AL
1987 - 1988 / Clinical Research Nurse / University of Alabama at Birmingham, Division of Cardiology; Birmingham, AL
1986 - 1988 / Staff Nurse / University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital/Unit CCU; Birmingham, AL
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FACULTY PRACTICE/CONSULTING
Consultant Executive Director, Mycoses Study Group Education and Research Consortium. Assisting group to form non-profit organization and begin process of forming a think tank for fungal drug development, research and educational outreach. Working as a paid consultant (20% effort), paid outside of OSU salary.
HONORS AND AWARDS:
2013 - 2014 / Sparkman Fellow, Sparkman Center for Global Health, UAB School of Public Health, Birmingham, AL
2014 / Excellence in Teaching Award, UAB School of Nursing
2015 / Focus group faculty, National Board of Medical Examiners, Clinical Research Certification Initiative
EDITORIAL BOARDS AND JOURNAL REVIEWS:
Journal / Role / Year(s)
Biomed Central- Nursing / Reviewer / 2015
Accountability in Research / Reviewer / 2013 - 2013
Journal of Child Health / Reviewer / 2013 - 2013
Research Practitioner / Editorial Board / 2012 - Present
RESEARCH/GRANTS:
Grants Submitted, In Review
Development, Implementation and Assessment of Novel Training in Domain-based Competencies (DIAMOND) Project. NIH/PAR-15-173 “Collaborative Innovation Award (U01)”, Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program Role: Key Personnel. (University of Michigan, University of Rochester, Tufts University, OSU). To be submitted, July 5, 2016.
Development, Implementation and Assessment of Novel Training in Domain-based Competencies (DIAMOND) Project. NIH/PAR-15-173 “Collaborative Innovation Award (X01)”, Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program Role: Key Personnel. Submitted June 2015 by Tom Shanley, MD (University of Michigan). Approved for UO1 Submission.
Extramural Grant
Subcontract on ICOHRTA Project to Provide Capacity Building for Study Coordinators in Peru. NIH. Role: Project Faculty, Total Cost: $40,228. (Dates of Award 6/1/2010 - 7/8/2011). Status: Awarded, Completed
Distance-based Education for International Study Coordinators (PERC Study). National Institutes of Health, Fogarty. Role: Project Faculty, Total Cost: $998,903. (Dates of Award 11/1/2009 - 4/30/2012). Status: Awarded, Completed
Clinical Trials of Antifungal Therapies. National Institutes of Health. Role: Project Director, Total Cost: $8,254,014. (Dates of Award 10/21/1995 - 10/20/2000). Status: Awarded, Completed
Controlled Clinical Trials for Improved Antimicrobial Therapy for Systemic Mycotic Infections. National Institutes of Health. Role: Project Faculty, Total Cost: $3,715,123. (Dates of Award 10/8/1990 - 10/7/1995). Status: Awarded, Completed
Controlled Clinical Trials for Improved Antimicrobial Therapy of Systemic Mycotic Diseases. National Institutes of Health. Role: Project Director, Total Cost: $1,910,222. (Dates of Award 10/1/1985 - 10/7/1990). Status: Awarded, Completed
Foundation
Development and implementation of online course in Coordination and Implementation of Clinical Research. HPTN, Family Health International. Role: Project Faculty, Total Cost:(Dates of Award 1/1/2005 - 12/31/2005). Status: Awarded,Completed
Intramural Grant
Surveillance of Cryptococcal Disease in Alabama. Centers for Disease Control. Role: Project Director, Total Cost: $100,000. (Dates of Award 1/1/1993 - 12/31/1995). Status: Awarded, Completed
Development and Implementation of Continuing Education Certificate Program in Clinical Research Coordination and Teaching Strategies Course for CIDRZ Study Coordinators. NIH. Role: Project Faculty, Total Cost:(Dates of Award 1/1/2007 - 12/31/2008). Status: Awarded, Completed
Development and Implementation of Continuing Education Certificate Program in Clinical Research Coordination. National Institutes of Health, International Centers of Excellence in Research. Role: Project Faculty, Total Cost: $68,644. (Dates of Award 1/1/2006 - 12/31/2008). Status: Awarded, Completed
Developing a training program for clinical research practitioners. University of Alabama at Birmingham, Health Services Foundation. Role: Project Faculty, Total Cost: $122,658. (Dates of Award 2/1/1998 - 8/30/2000). Status: Awarded, Completed
BOOK CHAPTERS:
Buckner, E., Hall, H.R., Roussel, L.A., Jones, C. (2016). Chapter 5: Navigating the Institutional Review Board (IRB). In: Hall, H.R. & Roussel, L.A.(2016). Evidence-Based Practice: An Integrative Approach to Research, Administration and Practice: 2nd Edition. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Jones, C.T., Roussel, L. (2015). Chapter 6: The clinical needs assessment: Foundations for application. In: Harris, J.L., Roussel, L., Dearman, C., Thomas, P.L. (2016). Project Planning and Management: A Guide for CNLs, DNPs, and Nurse Executives; 2nd Edition. Jones & Bartlett Learning. ISBN:978-1-294-08983-7.
PUBLICATIONS: (*Denotes publication with a student)
Abstracts
Jones, C. (2016). The Joint Task Force Harmonized Core Competencies in Clinical Research: Formation, Survey Results and Application. SoCRA 2016 Annual Conference, October 2, 2016. Montreal, CA. (Invited speaker)
Calvin-Naylor, N., Wartak, M., Jones, C., and Eakin, B. (2016). Education and Training of Clinical and Translational Study Personnel: A competency-based approach. Submitted to: Association of Clinical and Translational Science.
Gabrilove, J., Jackson, R., Hornung, C., Jones, C.,Meagher, E., Shapira, J. (2016). The making of a clinical translational scientist: competent, certified or credentialed: Panel Discussion. In:Translational Science 2016 Conference, Association for Clinical and Translational Science and American Federation for Medical Research. Thursday, April 14, 10:30 am. (Invited panelist)
Jones, C., Hornung, C., Gladson, B., Pacino, A. (2016). Using open-source eportfolio/badge systems to demonstrate professional competency in clinical research. In: Association of Clinical Research Professionals 2016 Annual Meeting, April 16-19, 2016, Atlanta, Session 3-1, April 17, 8:30 AM.
Sonstein, S., Jones, C., Calvin-Naylor, N., Hinkley, T. (2016). Implementation of the Joint Task Force for Clinical Trial Competency Framework. In: Association of Clinical Research Professionals 2016 Annual Meeting, April 16-19, 2016, Atlanta, GA. Session 2-3, April 17, 2:30 PM.
Sonstein, S., Silva, H., Jones, C. (2016). Results from Joint Task Force Survey of Clinical Research Competence. In: Association of Clinical Research Professionals 2016 Annual Meeting, April 16-19, 2016, Atlanta, GA, Session 1-8, April 16, 2016, 9 AM.
Jones, C. (2015, October). Nursing in clinical research: Contributing to the Competencies in our Field. Podium presentation. In: 7th Annual Meeting of the International Association of Clinical Research Nurses, Baltimore, MD. (Podium Presentation)
Jones, C.T., Elias, B., Polancich, S., Convoy, S. (2015). Evolving PICOT for the Digital Age- Describing the PICOT-D. Poster presented October 16, 2015, In: 7thAnnual Meeting of the International Association of Clinical Research Nurses, Baltimore, MD. Poster # 0049.
Jones, C.T., Neidecker, M.V., Arcoleo, K.J., and Carnes, C.A. (2014). Clinical research core competencies and global site accreditation: Opportunities for education and capacity building in clinical research. In: Ohio State University and India Gateway Conference. (Poster Presentation)
Jones, C.T. (2014). Applying crucial conversations for clinical research nurse interdisciplinary leadership. In: 6th Annual Meeting of International Association of Clinical Research Nurses. Boston, MA November 6, 2014. (Podium Presentation).
Purdom*, M.A., Jones, C.T., Northam, S. (2014). Concept Analysis: Vigilance and Autonomy. In: 6th Annual Meting of International Association of Clinical Research Nurses. Boston, MA November 6, 2014. (Poster Presentation).
Jordan*, C.E., Whitehead, D., Rein, D., Massoud, O., Jones, C.T. (2014). Applying best practices in clinical research recruitment: Testing baby-boomers for hepatitis C in primary care practices. In: 6th Annual Meeting of International Association of Clinical Research Nurses, Boston, MA November 6, 2014. (Poster Presentation). Poster # 13.
Jones, C.T. (2013). Appreciating clinical trial nursing responsibilities to the clinical trial participant and the evolved specialty of clinical research nursing. In: ASNA, Faces 2013, Abstract. Podium Presentation. Montgomery, AL
Jones, C.T. (2013). Research nurse manager perceptions of study performance of non-nurse, non-licensed clinical research coordinators. In: 5th Annual Meeting of the International Association of Clinical Research Nurses, San Diego, CA
Jones, C.T. (2013). Evolving CRN roles in a dynamic research enterprise: a framework for advocacy and vigilance to preserve quality and ethics. In: 5th Annual Meeting of the International Association of Clinical Research Nurses, San Diego, CA
Sonstein, S., Silva, H., Jones, C.T. (2012). Harmonization of core competencies across the clinical research enterprise to help enhance the quality of clinical trials and the personnel who conduct them. In Program and Abstracts of the 48th Annual Meeting of the Drug Information Association, Philadelphia PA.
Jones, C.T. (2012). Clinical research nurses' descriptions and perceptions of research activities performed by nurse and non-nurse research coordinators. Launching Leaders for Tomorrow- Joint Doctor of Nursing Practice Intensive, Birmingham AL, #58.
Jones, C.T., Jester, P., *Cunningham, P. (2011). Commitment to safety and quality excellence: Developing and using standard operating procedures and quality assurance plans in clinical studies. IACRN 3rd Annual Meeting, Podium Presentation.
Jones, C. (2011). Developing a conceptual framework for nursing roles in clinical research. International Association of Clinical Research Nurses, 3rd Annual Meeting, Poster.
Wilson, L.L., Rice, M., Jones, C.T., Joiner, C.I., McCall, K, Laborde, J. (2011). Overview of the distance-based education for international study coordinators research. In: Annual Meeting of the Southern Nursing Research Society, Jacksonville, FL, Abstract.
McCall, K., Jones, C.T., Wilson, L.L., Joiner, C.I., LaBorde, J., Rice, M. (2011). Lessons learned from the first cohort of participants enrolled in the distance-based education for international study coordinators. In: Annual Meeting of the Southern Nursing Research Society, Jacksonville, FL, Abstract.
Rice, M., Joiner, C.I., Wilson, L.L., Jones, C.T., McCall, K., LaBorde, J. (2011). Findings from the first cohort of participants enrolled in the distance-based education for international study coordinators. In: Annual Meeting of the Southern Nursing Research Society, Jacksonville, FL, Abstract.
Jones, C.T., Joiner, C.I., LaBorde, J., Wilson, L.L., Rice, M., McCall, K. (2011). Distance-based teaching strategies for international study coordinators.In: Annual Meeting of the Southern Nursing Research Society, Jacksonville, FL, Podium Presentation.
Jones, C.T., Wilson, L., Rice, M., Joiner, C., LaBorde, J., McCall, K., Jester, P., Carter, S. (2010). International clinical research education and training using distance-learning strategies: The PERC study. In: Annual Meeting of the International Association of Clinical Research Nurses, (Poster).
Jones, C.T., Rice, M., Jester, P.M., Carter, S.C. (2010). Including a teaching strategies course for academic clinical research management certificate and MSN options. In: Annual Meeting of the International Association of Clinical Research Nurses, Bethesda, MD, (Poster).
Jester, P.M., Powell, K., Jones, C.T., Carter, S.C., Branscum, S. (2010). Evolving clinical research training for UAB and community research coordinators.In: Annual Meeting of the International Association of Clinical Research Nurses, Bethesda, MD, (Poster).
Rice, M., Wilson, L.L., Jones, C.T., Joiner, C.I., LaBorde, J.K., Fawal, H.J. (2010). Distance-based education for international study coordinators. In: 2010 State of the Science: Congress on Nursing Research (Podium Presentation).
Wilson, L., Rice, M., Jones, C., McCall, K., Joiner, C., LaBorde, J., Jester, P. (2010). Promoting enhanced research capacity building for global health through distance-based education for study coordinators. In: Annual Meeting of the Canadian Conference on Global Health, Ottawa, Ontario (Presentation).
Pappas, P. G., Rex, J. J., Lee, J., Hamill, R., Larsen, R., & Thomas, C. (1998). Candidemia in the United States: Therapeutic approaches and the emergence of non-albicans Candida species. In: 36th Annual Meeting of Infectious Diseases Society of America. Denver, CO, 320Fr (abstract).
Pappas, P. G., Rex, J. J., Hamill, R. J., Larsen, R. A., & Thomas, C. J. (1997). Current trends in nosocomial candidemia: Results of a large multicenter study. In: 35th Annual Meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America. San Francisco, CA, 13 (abstract).
Hajjeh, R., Farley, M., Baughman, W., Reingold, A., Grothrock, R., & Thomas, C. (1996). Multistate population-based surveillance for cryptococcal disease: 1992-1994. In: Program and abstracts of the 36th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy New Orleans, 153 (abstract).
McKinsey, D., Wheat, J., Cloud, G., Gutsch, Thomas, C., & Weisinger, B. (1996). Itraconazole is effective primary prophylaxis against systemic fungal infections in patients with advanced HIV infection. In: Program and abstracts of the 36th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. New Orleans, LB9 (abstract).
Hafner, R., Thomas, C, Wisinger, B., & Moskovitz, B., (1995). Randomized double blind comparison of amphotericin B plus flucytosine (AMB + 5 FC) to AMB alone (step 1) followed by a comparison of fluconazole to itraconazole (step 2) in the treatment of acute cryptococcal meningitis in patients with AIDS. Program and abstracts of the 35th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. San Francisco, CA, 12(16) (abstract).
Van der Horst, C., Saag, M., Cloud, G., Hamill, R., Graybill, R., & Thomas, C. (1995). Randomized double blind comparison of amphotericin B plus flucytosine (AMB + 5FC) to AMB alone (step 1) followed by a comparison of fluconazole to itraconazole (step 2) in the treatment of acute cryptococcal meningitis in patients with AIDS. In: Program and abstracts of the 35th Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherpay. San Francisco, CA, 12(17) (abstract).
Pappas, P., Thomas, C., Bradley, M., Dill, R., Klug, L., & Pinner, R. (1995). Cryptococcal disease surveillance in Alabama 1992-1994. In: Program of the 33rd Annual Meeting Infectious Disease Society of America. San Francisco., 342 (abstract).
Cloud, G., Saag, M., VanderHorst, C., Hafner, R., Riser, L., MaWhinney, S., & Thomas, C. (1993). Design of a phase III trial of cryptococcal meningitis in patients with AIDS. In: Program of the 16th Annual Meeting Society for Clinical Trials. Seattle, Washington. (abstract).
Taylor, T. S., Barrett, B. D., Fowler, D. R., & Thomas, C. J. (10/2002). A quality management program optimizes processes and performance at the clinical research site. In: 2nd Annual DUCCS Coordinator Workshop. Durham, NC, (abstract).
Fowler, D. R., Barrett, B. D., Taylor, T. S., & Thomas, C. J. (10/2002). Protocol Acuity Assessment for Study Assignments and Management of Clinical Research Sites. In: 2nd Annual DUCCS Coordinator Workshop. Durham, NC, (abstract).
Fowler, D. R., Barrett, B. D., Taylor, T. S., Thomas, C. J. (10/2002). Using PDAs to Distribute Protocol Information and Increase Involvement in Clinical Trial Conduct. In: 2nd Annual DUCCS Coordinator Workshop. Durham, NC, (abstract).
Non-refereed article
Light, P.D., Thomas, C. J. (2004). Vitamin C supplementation for coronary heart disease protection in women. Alternative Therapies in Women's Health, 6(1),1-5.
Refereed Article
Calvin-Naylor, N., Wartak, M., Jones, C. et al. (2016). Education and training of clinical and translational study investigators and research coordinators: a competency-based approach. (In process)
Sonstein, S., Silva, H., Jones, C., Yrivarren, J.L., Halloran, L., Calvin-Naylor, N. (2016). A global survey of self-assessed competency, role relevance and training needs for clinical and translational research professionals. (In process)
Jones, C.J., Gladson, B., Butler, J. (2015, October). Academic programs that produce clinical research professionals. DIA Global Forum, 7(5), 16-19. Online journal located at
Elias, B., Polancich, S., Jones, C., & Convoy, S. (2015, October). Evolving PICOT for the Digital Age: PICOT-D. Journal of Nursing Education, 54(10):5.
Jones, C.T., Hastings, C., Wilson, L.L. (2015, July/August). Research nurse manager perceptions about research activities performed by non-nurse clinical research coordinators. Nursing Outlook, 63(4), 474-483. DOI 10.1016/j.outlook.2015.02.002.Available online 13 Feb 2015.
Silva, H., Sonstein, S., Stonier, P., Dubois, D., Gladson, B., Jones, C.T., Criscuolo, D., Daemen, E., Kesselring, G., Klech, H., Kingman, I. (2015). Alignment of competencies to address inefficiencies in medicines development and clinical research: Need for inter-professional education. Pharmaceutical Medicine, 29(3), 131-140. Located at DOI: 10.1007/s40290-012-0015-0097-3.
Sonstein, S.A., Seltzer, J., Li, R., Jones, C.T., Silva, H., Daemen, E. (2014, June). Moving form compliance to competency: A harmonized core competency framework for the clinical research professional. Clinical Researcher. 28(3); 17-23. Accessed from
Sonstein, S.A., Seltzer, J., Li, R., Jones, C.T., Silva, H., Daemen, E. (2014). Moving form compliance to competency: A harmonized core competency framework for the clinical research professional.Applied Clinical Trials. May 28, 2014. Accessed from
Sonstein, S.A., Seltzer, J., Li, R., Jones, C.T., Silva, H., Daemen, E. (2014, June). Moving form compliance to competency: A harmonized core competency framework for the clinical research professional. Journal of Clinical Research Best Practices. 10(6); 1-12. Accessed from
Sonstein, S.A., Seltzer, J., Li, R., Jones, C.T., Silva, H., Daemen, E. (2014). Moving form compliance to competency: A harmonized core competency framework for the clinical research professional.CenterWatch Whitepapers, June, 2014. Accessed from
Jones, C.T., Wilson, L.L. (2014). Clinical research nurses' perceptions of research activities performed by unsupervised non-nurse clinical research coordinators. The Monitor, 28(1), 12-19.
Wilson, L.L., Crooks, E.A., Day, S., Dawson, M.A., Gakumo, A., Harper, D., Jones, C.T., McCarty, K., Theus, L. (2014). Global perspectives on nursing leadership: Lessons learned from an international nursing and healthcare leadership development program. Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, 4(2), 1-13.
Jones, C.T., Wilson, L.L. (2013). Role perceptions of nurse clinical research coordinators. Nursing: Research and Reviews, 3, 133-139.
Wilson, L.L., Rice, M., Jones, C.T., Joiner, C., LaBorde, J., McCall, K., Jester, P.M., Carter, S.C., Boone, C., Onwuzuligbo, U., Koneru, A. (2013). Enhanced research capacity for global health: Evaluation of a distance-based program for international study coordinators. Journal of Continuing Education in the Health Professions, 33(1), 67-75.
Jones, C.T., Jester, P.M., Casey, B.D. (2012). Quality processes at the research site: setting the standard for education, safety and success. The Monitor, 26(5), 47-53.
Jones, C.T., Parmentier, J., Sonstein, S., Silva, H., Lubejko, B., Pidd, H., Gladson, B., Browning, S. (2012). Defining competencies in clinical research:Issues in clinical research education. Research Practitioner, 13(3), 99-107.
Jones, C.T., Jester, P.M., Fitz-Gerald, M. (2011). Issues in research management: Protocol challenges in the era of complexity. Research Practitioner, 12(4), 121-131.
Eagan, J. T., Jones, C. T. (2011). Radiation-induced skin cancer in a high-volume interventional cardiologist: a self-reported case. Catheterization and Cardiovascular Intervention, 24(1), 49-55.
*Russell-Richerzhagen, L.J., *Salami, D., *Onwuzuligbo, U., Jones, C.T. (2011). Clinical research in Nigeria: evolving regulatory guidelines and cultural issues impacting studies in Nigeria. Research Practitioner, 12(3), 77-82.
Thomas Jones, C., Harrison, L., Carter, S., & Jester, P. M. (2009). Development and implementation of a distance-based certificate program in clinical research coordination for coordinators at low-resource international sites. Online Journal of Nursing Research, 9(1):9.
Thomas Jones, C., Harrison, L., Carter, S., & Jester, P. M. (2008). Describing clinical research manager education and training preferences among study coordinators. Research Practitioner, 9(6):202-211.
Carter, S.C., Jester, P. M., & Thomas Jones, C. (2007). Issues in clinical research manager education and training. Research Practitioner, 8(2):48-60.
Thomas Jones, C., Jester, P .M. & Harrison, L., (2006). Clinical research in low-resource countries: historical perspectives, issues and implications for research coordinator capacity building. Research Practitioner, 7(6):188-199.
Fowler, D. R., Thomas, C. J. (2003). Protocol acuity scoring as a rational approach to clinical research management. Research Practitioner, 4(2):64-71.
Fowler, D. R., Stolworthy, Y., Thomas, C. J. (2003). Using PDAs to enhance clinical research site operations. Research Practitioner, 4(4):144-148.
Thomas, C. J., Dean, T. B., Fowler, D. R. (2003). Quality Time: Finding time to develop and implement total quality management at the research site. Research Practitioner, 4(6):219-224.