Research Integrity Office - Compliance
Compliance
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Research Compliance Program
The Research Compliance Program is responsible for internal auditing of human research studies to monitor compliance with federal regulations, state laws, and Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ institutional policies for the protection of the rights and welfare of human research participants.
The audit program consists of:
- Routine Regulatory Audits
- Directed Audits
- Financial Monitoring
The audit process includes monitoring activities such as:
- Review of investigator study records (including signed informed consent documents, study-related data collection forms, protocol and amendments, adverse event documentation, correspondence related to the study, drug/device accountability records, and regulatory documentation)
- Review of source documentation (such as medical records)
- Observation of the informed consent process
- Interviews of investigators and research personnel
- Oversight of revenues and expenditures
- Review of Institutional Review Board (IRB) records
- Evaluation of industry-sponsored monitoring reports
The Regulatory Audit Process
- Research Compliance staff contacts Principal Investigator and Study Coordinator to notify and schedule audit
- Audit is conducted in accordance with established procedures
- Opportunity for questions and discussion between Research Compliance staff and study personnel
- Preliminary findings are discussed at conclusion of on-site audit
- Written report of audit findings is sent to Principal Investigator with copies sent to others as appropriate
- A plan of correction to address findings must be submitted by established deadlines
- Follow-up audits are scheduled as necessary
Research Integrity Office Grant Compliance
Grant Allowable Expenditure Policy
Contact Information
Regulatory Audits:
Chad Copeland, MPA, MEd, CHRC
Research Compliance Officer
(806) 743-4752
chadley.copeland@ttuhsc.edu