Research Integrity Office - Compliance | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

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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