A university wide electronic
research ethics review
system?
Presentation Overview
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Introduction
Infonetica - who we are.
Ethics RM - key components and features.
Ethics RM - the benefits.
Summary.
Introduction
Key Drivers
 Affordable, Paperless Application Submissions
 Improved Organisational Efficiency
 Audit, Regulatory, Governance and Compliance
 Sharing and Communication Across Boundaries
 Improved Workflow
 Provide a global range of clinical research solutions.
 Products in use at national and local levels in the UK
and across international markets:
 Over 700 sites.
 Supporting a user population of over 80,000
registered users.
Users of Infonetica Software
Workflow Processes:
Key Components
Ethics RM
Database View
REC Administrators
One configurable system
Online Form
View
Research
Applicants
Ethics RM
Committee
Member
View
REC and nominated
Members
Dynamic Form System
 Configure and define form logic.
 One username and password for access to all system functions.
 Forms are saved within the applicant’s own password-protected account.
 Flexible design to enable any manner of form to be incorporated, including:
 Ethics Applications
 Site Review Forms
 Amendment Forms
 Progress/End of Study Report Forms
Benefits for RECs
 Scalable to suit the needs of any committee size.
 Application process is easier and quicker.
 Easy to Configure and Secure
 User friendly interface.
 Inter/Intra Committee Collaboration.
The Ethics Workflow Process –
Applicant View
ERM Workflow Process REC Administrator View
ERM Workflow Process Committee View
Ethics RM - Additional Key Features
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Workflow management system.
Automated generation of standard correspondence.
REB committee management.
Emailing functionality.
Calendar alerts and clock.
Scalable to your requirements.
Advanced reporting tools.
Ethics RM Committee Member View
 Gives REC members secure access to project
documentation for their allocated application.
 Allows reviews to be made and consolidated prior to
meetings.
 Comments can be shared with other REC members
and sent to REC administrators.
Benefits for RECs
 Reduced data entry requirements.
 Single central repository for application documentation.
 Multi-level user access.
 Standardised procedures.
 Enhanced communications.
 Streamlined and assisted workflows.
 Strategic management information.
 Reduction in overall costs.
 Reduction in approval times.
Summary
 Reliable and secure system.
 Configurable to work the way you work
 Simplifies and accelerates the application and review process.
 Provides information for advanced reports on which to base
future key decisions.
 Ensures the ethical review process is complete, consistent and
encompasses all relevant legislation.
 Increases productivity by reducing application turnaround
time.
Questions?