Five Guidelines For Writing A Useful Clinical Monitoring Report

By Sarah Beale

Documenting what happens during a site monitoring visit is just as important as the visit itself. It’s essential for showing the site is compliant with regulations and the study protocol. It also demonstrates the improvements sites make when issues are discovered and who is responsible for them. Reports from previous visits serve as a starting point for the next visit and ensure follow-up items aren’t forgotten.

Site monitoring reports usefulness extends beyond simply checking a box on the compliance checklist. A well-written report shouldn’t be an afterthought but should be an integral part of the site visit.