Interim Staffing: Reinvigorating Your Human Research Protections Program

By Cheri Pettey, Sr. Consultant, Research Compliance & Site Operations

As regulations evolve, technology advances, societal norms shift, and new research methodologies emerge, organizations often find themselves reassessing their Human Research Protection Program (HRPP). Questions arise: Do we possess the requisite expertise, policies, and procedures? Are we equipped to navigate the increasing mandates for new single Institutional Review Boards (IRB)? Should we pursue accreditation?

Perhaps your organization envisions modernizing its HRPP. This could entail implementing electronic management systems, establishing new roles, or conducting comprehensive training to address identified gaps and emerging requirements. However, implementing such changes or training programs without disrupting day-to-day operations poses challenges. It's daunting to determine where to begin amidst these complex considerations.