Research Governance
What is Research Governance?
It ensures that the public can be confident that high quality and responsible research is being undertaken in healthcare. It encompasses the broad principles of good quality research including high scientific, quality and ethical standards with clear allocation of roles, responsibilities and accountabilities for everybody involved.
Within the “National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research” and the “Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research” the responsibilities are set out for institutions, researchers, care professionals and others involved in research. Further information on the publications and research governance can be found at: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au http://www.health.qld.gov.au/ohmr/html/regu/regu_home.asp
What are the responsibilities for Metro South District Sites?
Institutions are expected to:
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Promote awareness of all guidelines and legislation relating to the conduct of research
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Provide documents setting out clearly the policies and procedures laid down by Queensland Health
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Actively encourage mutual co-operation with open exchange of ideas between peers and respect for freedom of expression and inquiry
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Maintain a climate within which, responsible and ethical behaviour in research is expected.
How are these responsibilites carried out?
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Ensure that only research of high scientific quality is undertaken
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Have a record of all research being carried out
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Ensure that all research has been approved by the research ethics committee
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Monitor research to ensure that it is carried out according to the approved protocol
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Ensure that correct procedures are carried out for informed consent
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Ensure that systems are in place to record and deal with complaints which have arisen from a research study
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Ensure that systems are in place to record and deal with adverse events which occur during a research study
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Deal with any cases of suspected reseach misconduct
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Ensure that written agreements are in place for all research involving external partners.
To ensure that organisations are able to meet their responsibilites researchers are required to ensure that they are aware of and complete the following documentation when applicable:
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