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 Published: 22/07/2010

ADHB SUPERVISORS FOR NON-STAFF
(ADHB employees acting as a Research Supervisor or Clinical Partner or ADHB Contact)
 
Who can be a Research Supervisor or Clinical Partner or ADHB Contact?
The selection of a Research Supervisor or Clinical Partner or Contact is based on the complexity of the study and the discipline involved. In most circumstances it is appropriate that the Clinical Director of the service or Nurse Leader or equivalent where the research is to be undertaken is consulted with. After discussing the project with you, they will nominate an appropriate person to act as your Research Supervisor or Clinical Partner or ADHB Contact.
 
For Nursing studies please contact Bridie Kent, Director of Nursing Research (bridiek@adhb.govt.nz) to discuss your project and a suitable Research Supervisor or Clinical Partner or ADHB Contact.
 
For all other areas please contact the relevant Clinical Director.
 
Responsibilities
It is essential that non-ADHB researchers are aware of the relevant ADHB policies and procedures when undertaking research within the ADHB. The role of a Research Supervisor or Clinical Partner is to
  • Accept total responsibility for the non-ADHB researcher while they undertake the research within the ADHB.
  • Be familiar with the research project and are confident in the appropriateness of the study design and methodology.
  • Provide adequate information to the non-ADHB researcher on the relevant policies and procedures.
  • Assist non-ADHB employees to understand and adhere to the ADHB procedures and policy processes. Provide adequate oversight to ensure that processes are followed.
  • Ensure that appropriate ID badges are obtained and confidentiality agreements are signed before the research has begun.
  • Ensure that ID badges are returned at the completion of the research.
Obtaining an ID badge and completing a Confidentiality Agreement
Step 1 Obtain the appropriate forms to be completed
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Step 2 Review the screening policy to check for what steps need to be followed for health screening for the researcher. The level of screening depends on the, place, level and extent of patient interaction.
Step 3 Complete the appropriate forms
Step 4 Confidentiality Agreement
Once signed by Principal Investigator and researcher make a copy and send to the Research Office. Please write on the form or attach a note which has the ADHB number, ethics number or the title of the study as a means for the Research Office to file the form with the appropriate study.
  ID form
Complete the form and have the relevant Service Manager sign. This form is then mailed or faxed to HR. HR will then contact the relevant person on how to obtain their ID card.
Step 5 At the completion of the research, the non-ADHB research must return the ID card to the contact, supervisor or clinical partner.
 

ADHB Research Office - November 08