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EMPOWERING COMMUNITY MEMBERS. Susan L. Rose, PhD Executive Director University of Southern California Office for the Protection of Research Subjects (OPRS) http://www.usc.edu/admin/provost/oprs . IRB COMMUNITY MEMBER. ROLE OF THE COMMUNITY MEMBER . Advocate for the participant
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EMPOWERING COMMUNITY MEMBERS Susan L. Rose, PhD Executive Director University of Southern California Office for the Protection of Research Subjects (OPRS) http://www.usc.edu/admin/provost/oprs
ROLE OF THE COMMUNITY MEMBER • Advocate for the participant • Actively Participate in IRB meetings/reviews • Ask questions • Give your opinion • Review submissions • Maintain Confidentiality
FINDING A COMMUNITY MEMBER: • Considerations • Must posses basic computer skills • Availability: doctor appts, children • May need assistance if special needs • Incentive: honorarium, paid-parking
FINDING A COMMUNITY MEMBER • Expectations • May be overwhelmed at first • May not be familiar with terminology • Reality of time constraints/ might have limitations on availability
RESPONSIBILITIES OF BOARD MEMBERSHIP • Attend meetings: your input is needed • Be open-minded • Be vocal AND able to defend your opinions • Make time to: • Educate yourself • Familiarize yourself with IRB policies • Get to know your colleagues • Take notes
WHAT YOU OWE THE COMMUNITY MEMBER • Provide an opportunity for them to experience a session before committing to membership • Give them a partner/mentor to orient them to their duties • Offer assistance if the member has special needs • Provide Educations Resources • IRB Director should conduct a 1-on-1 ed session • Policy Literature • Technical references
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES USC IRB Community Member Information and Education: http://www.usc.edu/admin/provost/oprs/training/cm.html Online Community IRB Member forum and useful links: http://www.orau.gov/communityirb/ List serve for Community Based Participator Research: http://mailman2.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/cbpr