HCC Policy and Operation Library
HCC Policies define the rules and requirements that govern the conduct of research.
HCC operations describe standard processes followed by research personnel.
HCC Policy Training
All HCC research personnel must document training on HCC policies using the HCC Policy Training & Signature Record.
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Administration (ADM)
Committees (COM)
Consent (CON)
- HCC Consent Form Templates
- Guidance on Documenting Informed Consent
- Informed Consent Documentation Template
- Using Consent Documents Posted to OncPro
- HCC Use of Remote Interpreter - Documentation Checklist
- Guidance for DFCI Research Staff: Using Adobe Sign for e-Consent
OHRS - DFCI IRB Info Sheets & Resources
Data Management / Safety (DATA)
Education and Training (EDU)
- HCC Education and Training Page
- New Research Staff Checklist (Training requirements, systems access, additional education modules)
Multi-Center Trials (MULTI)
Registration (REGIST)
- ODQ Feasibility and Activation Page
- ODQ Subject Registration Page
- ODQ ClinicalTrials.gov & CTRP Registration Page
- HCC Quick Guide to ClinicalTrials.gov (e-Learning)
Research Conduct (RCO)
IND/IDE INFORMATION
- Requirement for HCC Collaborations with Third Parties
- Initial IND Submission Checklist
- Initial IND Submission Transmittal Letter
- Initial IND Application Template
- Form FDA 3500A (Mandatory MedWatch Form)
- List of Institutional IND Contacts 2016
INVESTIGATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- E-Learning: Tips for Investigators: Activating a Protocol (6 min)
- E-Learning: Investigator Attestation and Outside Interests (8 min)
- PI Transfer Checklist (Guidance for PIs transferring into/out of HCC)
REGULATORY DOCUMENTATION
- E-Learning: Documenting Delegation of Authority (7 min)
- E-Learning: Protocol Staff Changes (15 min)
- HCC Regulatory File - Required Document List
- Regulatory File Checklist for NCTN Trials
- Study Start-Up Checklist
- HCC Delegation of Authority Log Template
- HCC Policy Training and Signature Record
- HCC Key: Delegation of Tasks for Clinical Research
- HCC External Site Delegation of Authority Template
SAFETY REPORTING
- E-Learning: Investigator Review of IND Safety Reports (9 min)
- FAQ - IND Safety Report Review and Receipt Requirements
- IRB Adverse Event & INDSR Reporting Policy
- NCI Common Toxicity Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE)
DEVIATION, VIOLATION, and OTHER EVENT REPORTING
- DFCI IRB Deviation, Violation and Exception Reporting Policy
- Guidance & Workflows: Recording Deviations & Violations in OnCore (OnCore WIKI)