UC Health Research Administration coordinates the approval of all research activities, whether involving direct patient contact or simply database access at UC Health.
UC Health Research Administration Services
Approval Process to do Research at UC Health
ADM-013-01 UC Health Research Administration Approval Process SOP
Contact UC Health Research Administration for assistance preparing study documents. The office will coordinate researcher access to patients and associated clinical information, as well as assist in program planning and budgeting. The study coordinator should submit documents as PDF attachments. Once the study is approved, the IRB-approved consent forms and protocols are retained by Research Administration. These documents must be made available for reference at the location where the research is being conducted.
UC Health Research Administration maintains the following documents:
- UC Health Research Administration Signature IPS Form
- Research Billing Worksheet (RBW) completed by the Principal Investigator or designee and signed by the Vice President of Finance or designee
- If not IRB approved, documentation as to why IRB approval was not applicable
- Study Protocol and informed consent documents and all updates received from the Principal Investigator or designee
- Documentation received from the Principal Investigator or designee regarding indemnification of UC Health
- Study specific contracts signed by UC Health
EPIC Study set-up
ADM-011-01 Epic Research SOP
Research Budgeting, Billing & Technical Pricing for Common Procedures
- UC Health Fee Schedule/Clinical Charge Rates
- Negotiates research-related test and/or procedure charges
- Develops price estimates/quotes for research services
- Facilitates research billing
- Assures research billing compliance
Resources
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
ADM-002-02 Management of Study Funds for Research Participant
Remuneration SOP
ADM-004-01 Continuation of Investigational Drug, Device or Biologic in Patients Encountered in an Inpatient Facility who are on Research Protocols SOP
ADM-005-01 Electrical Safety Testing of Research Equipment SOP
ADM-006-01 Documentation in the Medical Record of Research Patients SOP
ADM-010-01 Delegation of Authority SOP
ADM-011-01 Epic Research SOP
ADM-013-01 UC Health Research Administration Approval Process SOP
Forms and Templates
ADM-010-01 A1 Delegation of Authority Log
ADM-011-01 A1 Epic Research Forms
ADM-013-01 A1 UC Health Research Administration Approval Checklist
ADM-013-01 A2 UC Health Research Administration Signature IPS Form
ADM-014-01 A1 UC Health Research Administration Access to Medical
Contact Us
UC Health Research Administration
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
A-Pavilion 125
234 Goodman Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219-2316
P: (513) 584-5018
F: (513) 584-4729
Research-Admin@UCHealth.com
Christopher Lindsell, PhD
Vice President of Research, UC Health
(513) 558-6937
Paul Volek
MPH, Administrative Director
513-584-1811
Tara Burt
Manager
(513) 584-5018
Susie Foltz
RN, CPA, Sr. Project Analyst
513-584-1903
Anthony Rogers
Specialized Billing Coordinator
(513) 584-0788