Summer 2008

QI Program Summer Series for new Research Staff

Summer 2008

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 new study staff with 12 months or less experience. QI Program staff will present a brief overview of the session topic and provide practical tips and handouts. The remainder of the hour will be spent discussing specific questions participants may have. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited.

To register, visit: http://www.partners.org/phsqi/SummerReg_08/Summer_2008_reg.htm or call 617-424-4137.

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 Thursdays 12- 1PM Lunch will be served

Getting the Job done

July 10 – MGH

July 17 – BWH

What makes an effective study / nurse coordinator? This session will discuss the tools and skills study staff needs to get their job done. Topics such as recruitment, enrollment, and proper study documentation will be discussed; ICH GCP (Good Clinical Practice) guidelines will be reviewed. Using case scenarios, QI staff will demonstrate practical and effective systems. Participants are encouraged to come with questions about how to manage their workload.

Institutional Requirements

July 24 – MGH

July 31 – BWH

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.

Most common mistakes

August 7 – MGH

August 14 – BWH

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. Discussion topics will include Partners’ institutional policies such as obtaining and documenting informed consent, reporting violations/deviations, and proper source documentation.

Record Keeping - studies in transition

August 21 – MGH

August 28 – BWH

Inheriting a study? Handing off a study? Good record keeping is essential for surviving staff transition. Using case studies, this session will focus on preventative actions you can take to ensure your study records are complete and accurate when you take on a study or before you hand it off.