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Implications of Noncompliance. Skye McDougall, PhD Network Research Officer VISN 22. Elements of Success. Implications of Noncompliance. Restriction or Shut Down. Research Programs. Ongoing Research. Assurance to conduct research. Federal Wide Assurance. The Research Process.
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Implications of Noncompliance Skye McDougall, PhD Network Research Officer VISN 22
Elements of Success Implications of Noncompliance • Restriction or Shut Down
Ongoing Research • Assurance to conduct research • Federal Wide Assurance
Restriction or Shut Down Assurance to conduct research
Why Does This Happen? • Do not understand the rules and regulations • Inadequate resources • Inadequate documentation
Research Stops-Impact • Confused patients-human subjects • Upset, angry, frustrated investigators • Academic affiliate
Research Stops-Impact • The PRESS
Research Stops-Impact • CHAOS
Fiscal Impact • Continuing research slows down • No new grants • New staff • VERA $ decrease
Elements of SuccessStaffing Needs • HRPP staff • IRB and R&D committee members • Where do you find qualified staff?
Elements of SuccessProtocol Management • Accurate database? • How many research protocols do you have?
Elements of SuccessTracking System • Resources?
Elements for SuccessCommittee Structure IRB Animals Biosafety Budget Space R & DCommittee Governing Body
Elements for SuccessSupport • Education • Culture
Unanticipated Problemsin Research • New approach to local management
Mission • Ensure that local management of unanticipated problems in research, including Adverse Events, assures maximal protection for research participants, and complies fully with all laws, regulations, and standards
Charge • Identifying/Reporting • What should be reported • When should it be reported • Where should it be reported
Charge • Tracking/Database • Monitoring • Who monitors • What is monitored • What trends/patterns require further action
Charge • Research v. Patient Safety • Corrective Action • Who takes action • What are appropriate actions • When does it become research misconduct • Education • Communication