Event: QA/QI 101: Fundamentals of Quality Assurance and Improvement on Human Subjects Research

May 27, 2010

QA/QI 101: Fundamentals of Quality Assurance and Improvement in Human Subjects Research
Tucson, AZ
June 6, 2010

This full-day, introductory course will provide attendees with an overview of the basic elements in developing and implementing a Quality Assurance and Improvement (QA/QI) program. To keep pace with an evolving regulatory environment, a growing number of research institutions are creating structured QA/QI programs focused on ensuring investigator and IRB regulatory compliance.  Organizations are improving performance with the creation of approved protocol, contract and budget, as well as with institutional policies and applicable federal regulations. This course will discuss how QA/QI programs can ensure compliance and improve performance through post-approval monitoring of on-going studies, facilitating communications among investigators, IRBs and other research administration offices, and continuing education for the research community. This course will present multiple examples of how to design a program based on different institutional needs, structures, available resources and support. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in lively group discussions during the program.

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