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Respective Responsibilities for Research Network Directors

Respective Responsibilities for Research Network Directors. Jack Hetrick, MEd Network Director, VISN 10 Robert Petzel, MD Network Director, VISN 23 January 13 & 14, 2009. Network Directors’ Responsibilities Research Administrative Review.

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Respective Responsibilities for Research Network Directors

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  1. Respective Responsibilities for ResearchNetwork Directors Jack Hetrick, MEd Network Director, VISN 10 Robert Petzel, MD Network Director, VISN 23 January 13 & 14, 2009

  2. Network Directors’ Responsibilities Research Administrative Review • Foster an institutional culture that supports the ethical conduct of research throughout the network

  3. Network Directors’ Responsibilities Research Administrative Review • Ensure adequate support for local research programs including, but not limited to: • Resources • Staff • Equipment • Infrastructure

  4. Network Directors’ Responsibilities Research Administrative Review • Ensure local facilities’ compliance with all VA and other Federal requirements for the conduct of research including, but not limited to: • Protection of human subjects • Animal welfare • Information security

  5. Models of Network Involvement in Research • Research Product Line • Network Research Group • Network Research Officer • Combination of the above

  6. Models of Network Involvement in Research1. Research Product Line • Advantages • Formal mechanism to ensure research activities are recognized as a network priority • Uniformity in research practices throughout the network • Implementation • Designate VISN-level individual to lead effort • Bring ACOS/R&D together regularly

  7. Models of Network Involvement in Research2. Network Research Group • Advantages • Formal mechanism to ensure research activities are recognized as a network priority • Uniformity in research practices throughout the network • Opportunity for network & local leadership to work directly with researchers • Implementation • Direct report to network Health Systems Committee • Chaired by researcher and quadrad member

  8. Models of Network Involvement in Research3. Network Research Officer • Advantages • Direct oversight of research practices throughout the network • Uniformity in research practices throughout the network • Implementation • Designate VISN-level individual with research background • Direct report to network director • Regular visits to local research programs • Network research training initiatives

  9. Examples of Successful Network Involvement in Research • Stimulating productive relationships between clinical and research services • Creating network projects (e.g., chronic disease) • Encouraging Centers of Excellence to look for research opportunities • Providing resources that benefit both clinical & research services (e.g., for recruitment of clinical investigators)

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