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 RM Database View REC Administrators Ethics RM Committee 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.  ing 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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