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The University of Miami HSRO Strategic Plan October 20 th, 2005
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Agenda HSRO Mission / IRB Goal Plan Objectives UM / HSRO Strategic Plan Highlights Organizational Themes HSRO Operational Plan Regulatory Affairs, IRB Affairs, System Development, Educational and Regulatory Recruitment
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HSRO Mission Protecting t he safety, rights, and welfare of human research participants through: Collaboration Collaborating with Investigators, key study personnel, and other supporting institutional bodies toward a common goal of protecting human research participants.
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IRB Goal and Objective To protect the rights and welfare of those individuals who contribute to the research process by participating as subjects. In protecting the research subject, the IRB also protects the institution and the researcher from the potential harmful consequences of an inadequate consent process or the exposure of the subject to excessive risk. To review each research plan and consent process in order to safeguard the rights and welfare of human subjects. To determine that each study conforms to ethical standards including: A reasonable balance of risks and anticipated benefits; adequate provisions for informed consent; and equitable selection of subjects
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Plan Objectives Align and ensure activities are compliant with regulatory, funding, and any other applicable governing / funding / regulatory bodies Align HSRO activities with the institutional goals and objectives related to the research enterprise Focus and apply HSRO resources on activities that advance programs for human subjects protection = the institutional vision Implement customer support services to the institution and develop credibility as we create the “role model for IRB administration”
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Plan Objectives Deliver comprehensive educational training and development initiatives that proactively serve HSRO stakeholders Develop an Integrated Research Information System that includes ancillary committees, participant tracking and protocol submissions Build and preserve the trust of our stakeholders
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University Strategic Plan Highlights To develop a comprehensive Human Subjects Protection Program Move the University of Miami to the top ranks of institutions of higher education within this decade Top 20 nationally in terms of NIH funding in ten years Create the synergy necessary in order to develop and maintain extramural funding Develop translational research opportunities
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HSRO Strategic Plan Highlights Build a research support infrastructure within the HSRO. An integrated research information management system: includes (eprost), consolidated research services, proactive research related educational programs, and an improved overall protocol submission system. Designing and developing an infrastructure (operations, workflow and personnel) that will support the research mission today and in the future. Requires recruiting and filling current open positions to support the vision - top priority
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Organizational Themes Systems do not employ best practices or consistently support the research enterprise Prior lack of appropriate resources for the HSRO Prior lack of understanding in regards to the IRB and related issues Lack of appropriate training opportunities and support for eprost system
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Organizational Themes Lack of response to stakeholders Inability to respond to requests Unsatisfactory levels of work performance Lack of standards Eroded trust in the administration of the HSRO
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Organizational Themes Need for an integrated research systems (clinical and non-clinical) Need for a proactive skill and competency development program for core clinical research coordinators Develop workflows, policies and processes which are well defined and communicated Educate staff regarding high quality customer service
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HSRO Operational Plan The plan highlights the department’s goals for the next 18-months Adjustments to the plan may occur with the Vice Provost approval Update performance against the plan to the institution’s leadership
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Regulatory Affairs TaskGoalTimeline Policy DevelopmentCommunicate and educate internal and external staff on policy / regulatory changes 4 th Q 2005 Professional Development Develop in-service training programs to enhance staff skill set of HSRO related issues 4 th Q 2005 Internal Templates and Forms Develop enhanced checklist and reviewer tools, processes, and systems Ongoing
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Regulatory Affairs TaskGoalTimeline Policy and ProceduresDevelop and implement updated HSRO policies and procedures – SOPs (new full version) 1 st Q 2006 ComplianceDevelop procedures to respond to audits and requests for information 4 th Q 2005 Participant AdvocacyRecommend process for triage and response to participant questions and concerns 4 th Q 2005
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Regulatory Affairs TaskGoalTimeline Procedures for Non- compliance Develop process and appropriate triage to address non-compliance with IRB protocol, research standards and/or medical practice 4 th Q 2005 Quality Improvement / Assurance and Review Develop procedures to ensure quality of review and evaluation 2 nd Q 2006
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Privacy and Regulatory Affairs TaskGoalTimeline StaffingRecruit Associate Director for Privacy and Regulatory Affairs 4 th Q 2005 Privacy and Regulatory Policy / Quality Assurance Plan Develop a program of ongoing quality assurance and quality improvement. Develop research privacy related policies and communications plan. 1 st Q 2006
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Educational Initiatives TaskGoalTimeline StaffingRecruit Associate Director for Educational Initiatives – Nov.7 th, 2005 COMPLETED Course Development and Training Plan Develop a core curriculum (HSRO training plan) for HSRO and clinical research personnel related to IRB initiatives incorporating a core clinical research team concept 1 st Q 2006
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IRB Affairs TaskGoalTimeline Process of Appointments and Evaluation Develop and implement guidelines that govern membership (CV, Confidentiality agreement, conflict of interest) COMPLETED CompensationDevelop compensation scheme and mechanism for payment for active IRB members COMPLETED Board MembershipIdentify and appoint IRB Chairs – appoint and select board members ( 2 Medical, 1 Behavioral) Ongoing
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IRB Affairs TaskGoalTimeline Skills DevelopmentDevelop program to enhance Board member review skills 4 th Q 2005 Education / Skills Development To develop a practical based HSRO educational program for IRB Members Ongoing IRB Board RetreatsDevelop a forum to review updates in regulations and explore options related board development 1 st Q 2006
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IRB Affairs TaskGoalTimeline Update FWA with new board Board developed to review and approve revised policies and procedures COMPLETED Board MeetingsStart up on October 11 th, 2005COMPLETED Evaluation of IRB Member Performance Establish a yearly evaluation process that includes feedback from peers, IRB Administrators, Chairs and Assistant Provost 2 nd Q 2006
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System Development – E Prost TaskGoalTimeline Process / Workflow and Smart forms Define protocol system workflow, develop a viable implementation plan and revise *Smart forms* (ongoing) COMPLETED (workflow) Policies/GuidelinesCommunicate updated HSRO policies and procedures to guide system validation and security 1 st Q 2006 Project Plan for E Prost Reactivation Unveil project plan – including implementation team, University wide user group 4 th Q 2005
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HSRO IT Team Charlene Estevez, Database Tech Specialist Rosemary Alvarado, Database Tech Specialist Stella Uyeno, Software Specialist (MWS) Eva Molina, Help Desk
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Administration TaskGoalTimeline Department Clinical Research Coordinators Implement an ongoing forum to update and enhance the skills of HSRO liaisons. 2 nd Q 2006 CommunicationImplement a University wide communication program regarding HSRO initiatives, restructuring, services, changes, etc Ongoing
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Operational Goal Deliver High Quality Service Guiding and Supporting the development of research based on sound research design and strong ethical principles that contribute to scientific and scholarly advances in biomedical, behavioral, social and other sciences. Developing and Implementing human research protections training programs on the application of IRB policies and procedures, and Federal regulations and guidelines. Consulting with Investigators and key study personnel in the development of research programs to facilitate compliance with regulations, and assuring adherence to FDA and other regulatory guidelines, ethical considerations, and institutional policies related to human research protections. Continual Learning of Investigators and key study personnel resulting in an up- to-date and knowledgeable research community in human research protections
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Operations TaskGoalTimeline Governance Accountabilities Structure Develop table of organization and office policies. Develop structure with clear accountabilities COMPLETED Workflow and Process Design Recommend and develop workflows based on current staffing numbers and capabilities Ongoing Recruitment / Retention Fill open positions, set standards / expectations and reward high levels of performance Ongoing
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Operational Model for Human Subjects Research Office A01 – Vanessa Leyton – Mgr IV- eff. 11/1/05 A01 – Evelyn Bital - Mgr IV – eff. 11/1/05 A01 – Amanda Coltes- Rojas - Mgr IV – eff. 11/1/05 A01 – Marisabel Davalos- Asst Mgr III – eff. 7/11/05 A01 – Mike Bingham – Asst. Mgr. III – eff. 11/28/05 A03 – Sr. Staff Associate – TBA A03 – Sr. Staff Associate – TBA- Posted 3/05 Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Tom LeBlanc Human Subjects Research Protection Program HSRO / IRB Mission U M Executive Director for HSRO Business / Operations Kelly Insignares Vice Provost Myron Rosenthal, Ph.D. Post Board Review Manager – effective 10/05 – S. Hadrigan A01 – Coordinator IV – L. Verdaguer – effective 8/05 A01 – Coordinator IV – TBA – effective 9/05 2 A03 - Sr. Staff Associates #027697 – Alice Nielsen #026505 – Dena McCarthy Associate Director IV – TBA - 08/05 Operations and Finance 10/05 Office Manager Kenia Viamonte Director for Regulatory Affairs and Educational Initiatives Judith Aguirre Assistant Provost for IRB Affairs Dr. Stephen Richman Marisel Valdez – Staff Asst. Daniel Auguste – Staff Asst. Receptionist – Mireya Diaz De Arce – Sr. Staff Associate Educational Initiatives Associate Director IV –Julia Beutler– 11/7/05 A03 – Sr. Staff Associate Associate Director IV – TBA - 09/05 Privacy & Regulatory Affairs Pre Board Review Manager – effective 10/05 – Z. Fernandez A01 – Coordinator IV – effective 8/05 – J. Addison A01 – Coordinator IV – V. Carrasco – effective 10/05 2 A03 – Sr. Staff Associates TBA – Sr. Staff Associate Paul Neil – Staff Associate PRE BOARDPOST BOARD Information Technology DB Tech Spec. - C Estevez DB Tech Spec. – R. Alvarado Sr. Staff Asst. – Elvia Molina IRB Chairs Dr. Stephen Sapp Dr. Thomas Sick Dr. Ofelia Alvarez Office Of Research Compliance Office of Research Training & Education Ethics Program, Privacy Office Ancillary Committees
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Pre Board Review Function Interpreting and applying federal and state laws, regulations, institutional policies and guidelines to protect human subjects and to ensure institutional compliance Board documentation / minute taking Informed consent form pre review and edit, intake process, pre review (grant application, award, protocol, ICF) consistency among the various documents IDR’s – ensure internal billing requisition is submitted and provided to the Office Manager for billing purposes Initial record submission data entry in eprost (manual until system up), reportable events review and triage, all WIRB submissions pre review – mailings and initial tracking of the protocols.
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Pre Board Review Team Zuny Fernandez, Pre Board Review Manager John Addison Vivienne Carrasco Paul Niel Mireya Diaz De Arce
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Regulatory Operations The Role of the Regulatory Analysts To support the board with regulatory advice and manage protocol agenda To pre-screen all protocol submissions for regulatory compliance To facilitate regulatory compliance with investigators and their staffs
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Regulatory Operations Team IRB Regulatory Analysts Evelyne Bital Amanda Coltes Marisabel Davalos Vanessa Leyton
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Post Board Review Function Interpreting and applying federal and state laws, regulations, institutional policies and guidelines to protect human subjects and to ensure institutional compliance Board documentation / minute taking, informed consent form post review, post decision review to ensure consistency among the decision and the regulatory letter of determination Regulatory documentation to support internal billing requisitions are to be submitted and provided to the Office Manager for billing purposes Post decision submission data entry in eprost (manual until system up), reportable events documentation and filing, all WIRB submissions post decision documentation – regulatory documents, translations, post board determination and review of expiration dates and appropriate follow up and notification of the protocols Responsible for status requests, suspension notices, clearance functions
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Post Board Review Team Sonya Hadrigan – Post Board Review Manager Lucía Verdaguer TBA - Coordinator Dena McCarthy Alice Nielsen
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Office Management Function Coordinate and facilitate comprehensive office management of the HSRO Provide assistance for Human Resources Issues Responsible for overall function and operation of protocol filing system and Front Desk area Maintenance of IRB Member information, SOP’s and meeting minutes Support major University-wide projects
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Office Management Team Kenia Viamonte - Office Manager Daniel Auguste Marisel Valdes Mireya Diaz De Arce
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Moving Forward “Research has to be based on the highest standards of responsible conduct, based upon ethical principles by each and every individual taking part. Let me make it unmistakably clear, in case anyone has any doubts. If institutions and individuals fail to accept their responsibilities and in good faith work to achieve them, then they simply should not be permitted to engage in this [research] endeavor.” (Dr. Greg Koski, Director, DHHS OHRP, August 2000.) “What’s at stake is the integrity of research, and public confidence in that research.” (Donna Shalala, Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services, May 2000.)
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Closing thought The metaphor of a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly may be romantic, but the experience is an unpleasant one for the caterpillar. In the process of transformation, it goes blind, its legs fall off, and its body is torn apart, as beautiful wings emerge. Similarly, the transformation from a hierarchical bureaucracy to a flexible, self regenerating organization will be painful and requires the enormous courage of its leaders. Thanks for having the courage!
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