. Researcher contacts Chair
II. Chair requests a) IRB Approval Letter, b) IRB Approved Participant Consent Form, c) Copy of protocol, d) CHRH Synopsis of Proposed Research Form (which Chair e-mails to researcher - electronic submissions preferred).
III. Chair distributes items a-d of II to all Research Committee (RC) members 2 weeks prior to next scheduled RC meeting.
IV. If not yet submitted to IRB, Researcher may request a Letter of Support from CHRH. Chair mails letter to Researcher.
V. Upon receipt of all materials, Chair invites Researcher (or representative) to the RC meeting.
VI. RC Meeting is held. Researchers discuss protocol while RC members pose questions. Researcher departs. RC discusses the study and votes on approval.
VII. Chair contacts Researcher following RC meeting and informs of results.
VIII. Chair sends Approval Letter to Researcher.
IX. Chair may be asked to present approved protocols at Board of Trustees meeting.