2023-2024 SOCRA Annual Report - Flipbook - Page 17
SOCRA 2021 ANNUAL REPORT
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
2020 - 2021
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT THROUGH
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP)
Donna Headlee, RN, BSN, CCRP,
Program Chairperson
This workshop will consider
fundamental concepts for the
development and
implementation of effective
SOPs. This two-day workshop
reviews important concepts
and current issues in the
development and
implementation of effective
SOPs for the investigational site.
This workshop, offered once per
year, is facilitated by clinical
research professionals with
experience and expertise in SOP
development and
implementation.
Participants will discuss basic
principles and current challenges
regarding development, writing,
and implementation of SOPs. The
importance of strategies for
addressing the approval process,
development of a training
program, and tracking of training
and implementation results will
also be discussed. This workshop
consists of lectures, discussions,
and interactive group exercises.
Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs) are
effective tools to assist in
the conduct of high quality
clinical trials.
EMERGENCY CLINICAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM
Lisa Benson, BS, CCRP,
President, Pediatric Clinical
Research Consultant, LLC
Program Chairperson
OFFERED
VIRTUALLY AND
IN-PERSON
CLINICAL RESEARCH NURSING CONFERENCE
Jennifer Goldfarb, MSN, RN, CCRP,
Director of Pediatric Research
University of Minnesota
Program Chairperson
The Clinical Research Nursing Conference is a new and
exciting offering that addresses the unique challenges
clinical research nurses face regarding the
administration of clinical research and the care for
patients. The goal of this conference will be
accomplished through lecture and practical
application facilitated by clinical research professionals
with extensive experience in nursing, education, and
clinical research administration and management.
Information will be presented and discussed regarding
the American Nurses Association (ANA) scope and
standards of practice for clinical research nurses.
Conducting research in the
emergency setting presents unique
challenges to clinical research
professionals. At the annual
Emergency Clinical Research
Symposium, information will be
presented and discussed regarding
the development, approval and
administration of emergency clinical
trials according to regulation and
guidance.
After completion of the course,
participants will understand the
current regulations related to
emergency research, as well as the
current challenges facing researchers
working in this setting. Attendees
will also discuss practical
considerations and possible solutions
when conducting research in
emergency settings.
This program addresses hot
topics such as the “challenges
of informed consent”, “funding
potential for emergency
research” and “design
considerations for emergency
clinical research”.
This conference highlights the
role that nurses play in clinical
research, celebrates this role,
and empowers nurses to
become leaders in the field of
clinical research.
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