Summer 2009

QI Program Summer Series for new Research Staff

The Human Research Quality Improvement Program invites new study staff to take a summer break!

Join your colleagues this summer for an informal question, answer and discussion session relating to clinical research at Partners. These small sessions are designed for study staff with 12 months or less experience. QI Program staff will present an overview of the session topic and provide practical tips and handouts. A portion of the hour will be spent discussing specific questions participants may have. Please register as space is limited.

To register, visit: http://www.partners.org/phsqi/SummerReg_%2009/Summer_2009_reg.htm or call 617-424-4136.

Location and times!

MGH	BWH
Charles River Plaza Simches Research Center 3^rd floor, Room 3130 (small conference room) Thursdays 9 – 10 AM Breakfast will be served	1 Brigham Circle 4^th floor, Room 4-002G 6/24, 7/22 sessions will be held Thursdays 12- 1PM 7/8, 8/5 sessions will be held 12:30- 1:30PM Lunch will be served

Getting the Job done

June 24 – BWH

July 2 – MGH

What makes an effective study/nurse coordinator? Through a virtual tour of Partners’ resources, this session will demonstrate the tools and skills study staff needs to get their job done. Topics such as recording keeping, proper study documentation and ICH GCP (Good Clinical Practice) guidelines will be discussed. QI staff will demonstrate practical and effective systems. Participants are encouraged to come with questions about how to manage their workload.

Institutional Requirements

July 8 – BWH

July 16 – MGH

All persons who are involved in clinical research at Partners’ institutions must follow the Partners IRB (HRC) policies. Do you know what they are? Do you know which ones are relevant to your study? This session will incorporate case scenarios to review some of the most important policies and discuss how they apply to your studies.

Study Management

July 22 – BWH

July 30 – MGH

What are the most common mistakes made during the course of conducting clinical research? Join us to find out what they are, how to prevent them, and what to do if you do make a mistake. This session will also provide a hands on workshop in which research staff will gain the necessary skills in order to conduct internal audits of their own studies. Review areas include regulatory documentation, HRC documentation, reporting violations/deviations and proper source documentation.

QI Jeopardy

August 5 – BWH

August 13 – MGH

You know the name of the game, now you know the categories! Test your knowledge of clinical research compliance in a round of Jeopardy. Categories will include topics from HRC reporting requirements, federal regulations, current events, and more!