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The Consumer-to-Consumer Expertise program identifies consumers who are willing to share knowledge and matches them with CROs in need of their assistance.
Social and Rehabilitation Services Division of Health Care Policy, Mental Health (SRS) and the WSU Center For Community Support & Research recognize the importance of this support and will pay a consultation fee and expenses for approved technical assistance provided by consumer to consumers.
For more information, call the WSU Center For Community Support and Research at (316) 978-3843 or (800) 445-0116 (toll free in Kansas).
The purpose of Consumer-to-Consumer Shared Expertise is to increase capacity among:
Those providing technical assistance by recognizing and exercising their skills and knowledge in new environments Those receiving assistance by providing needed support and technical know-how designed to address identified needs The statewide network of CROs by building an expanded base of consumer driven technical assistance
Use a Consumer Expert to Help Your CRO
You can receive Consumer-to-Consumer Expertise if you are a new or developing CRO in Kansas. Each visit by a consumer expert has a specific purpose and must be approved for payment in advance by the WSU Center For Community Support and Research (CCSR).
Just let a CCSR facilitator know about an aspect of your CRO that needs improvement or... The CCSR facilitator can help you identify areas where assistance is needed. Some of these areas may be identified by the annual Organizational Health Assessment conducted by the CCSR. The CCSR facilitator will arrange for a consumer expert or you can recommend a consumer expert of your choice.
Provide Consumer Expertise to Other CROs
If you have an expertise area and are willing and able to travel to other CROs...
Talk to a CCSR facilitator about your interest in helping, or...
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