HCC Document Library

Use the Filter by Type menu to select the type of document you are searching for and enter your relevant keyword(s) before searching.  To view archived versions of all HCC Policies (previously called SOPs), select the Archive Only option.

*NOTE - The document library search function does not always yield reliable results. We are in the process of improving this feature. We recommend using these tabs to access current versions of HCC Policies, DFCI IRB Policies, and HCC Protocol & Consent Templates:

HCC Policies, Operations, and Related Guidance OHRS - DFCI IRB Policies Protocol and Consent Templates
About the available document types
Document Types
  • Form: Typically, a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF document containing fields that can be filled-in by the user
  • Guidance: A descriptive narrative offering advice on how to fill out a form correctly, or suggestions on how to manage a certain process
  • List: Contains organized text with reference information
  • Log: May contain lists of events (SAEs, deviations, etc.) or a list of revisions for a certain document
  • Policy: A document that contains binding requirements that must be followed by DF/HCC researchers
  • Resource: May be letters to sponsors, DEA letters, Glossaries, or other supplemental documents containing information that relates to research
  • Template: A form with suggested text and fields that can be filled in by the user to create their own similar document
  • Track Changes: A track-changed version of the document that shows exactly what has changed since the previous version