A university wide electronic research

ethics review system?

Introduction Infonetica - who we are. Ethics RM - key components and features. Ethics RM - the benefits. Summary.

Presentation Overview

Affordable, Paperless Application Submissions

Improved Organisational Efficiency

Audit, Regulatory, Governance and Compliance

Sharing and Communication Across Boundaries

Improved Workflow

Introduction

Key Drivers

Provide a global range of clinical research solutions.

Products in use at national and local levels in the UK and across international markets: Over 700 sites. Supporting a user population of over

80,000 registered users.

Users of Infonetica Software

Workflow Processes:Key Components

Online Form View

Research Applicants

Ethics RMDatabase View

REC Administrators

Ethics RM Committe

e Member

View

One configurable system

REC and nominated Members

Configure and define form logic.

One username and password for access to all system functions.

Forms are saved within the applicant’s own password-protected account.

Flexible design to enable any manner of form to be incorporated, including: Ethics Applications Site Review Forms Amendment Forms Progress/End of Study Report Forms

Dynamic Form System

Scalable to suit the needs of any committee size.

Application process is easier and quicker.

Easy to Configure and Secure

User friendly interface.

Inter/Intra Committee Collaboration.

Benefits for RECs

The Ethics Workflow Process – Applicant View

ERM Workflow Process - REC Administrator View

ERM Workflow Process - Committee View

Workflow management system. Automated generation of standard

correspondence. REB committee management. Emailing functionality. Calendar alerts and clock. Scalable to your requirements. Advanced reporting tools.

Ethics RM - Additional Key Features

Gives REC members secure access to project documentation for their allocated application.

Allows reviews to be made and consolidated prior to meetings.

Comments can be shared with other REC members and sent to REC administrators.

Ethics RM Committee Member View

Reduced data entry requirements.Single central repository for application

documentation.Multi-level user access.Standardised procedures.Enhanced communications. Streamlined and assisted workflows.Strategic management information.Reduction in overall costs.Reduction in approval times.

Benefits for RECs

Reliable and secure system.

Configurable to work the way you work

Simplifies and accelerates the application and review process.

Provides information for advanced reports on which to base future key decisions.

Ensures the ethical review process is complete, consistent and encompasses all relevant legislation.

Increases productivity by reducing application turnaround time.

Summary

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