Other Resources

The protocol should describe specifically those interdepartmental resources required to conduct a study. Examples of departments frequently providing services for clinical research include but are not limited to nursing service, hospital pharmacists, surgical pathology, laboratory technologists, radiology technologists, operating room site. The authorized administrator of that department should be contacted to determine feasibility of making such resources available in the manner required by the protocol.

Agreement confirming approval of such arrangements are documented by obtaining performance site approvals. For guidance see how to obtain performance site approvals using either a RWJUH Research Utilization Group (RUG) approval using the or a “University Hospital Registration” and/or “NJMS Office of Clinical Research Administration (OCRA)”* review or a review using a UBHC Human Subject Research Form.

*This form must be accessed from Rutgers Network.