Eye and Ear Site Specific Information
You will need to understand the following essential elements to facilitate obtaining approval to conduct research at the Eye and Ear:
- Protocol / research design and data collection tools
- Cochlear Implant Clinic Research Steering Group approval for Cochlear Implant Clinic related projects
- Expert Reviews and Independent Reviews
- Insurance and Indemnity details
- Participant Information and Consent Forms
- Streamlining Ethical Review Pathways
- Research Governance Authorisation
- Committee meeting dates and submission deadlines
- Fees
- Honorary appointments and credentialing procedures
- Institutional affiliation in publications
Refer to the information in the boxes below or return to Conducting research at the Eye and Ear Hospital
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Protocol / Research design and data collection tools
The Eye and Ear offers various services to staff and student to assist with research projects. Please review the information below and contact the Research Office for any further queries.
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Eye and Ear policies and procedures
Policy Research Policy (P18.0) Human Research Ethics Committee Procedures Procedure Date Next Review RS 1.8 Administration of Ethical Review 2019 RS 1.2 Authorised Prescriber Approval Procedure 2018 2019 RS 1.0 Handling Conflicts of Interest in Ethical...
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Ethical standards
Research conducted at the Eye and Ear is reviewed and approved by a registered Human Research Ethics Ethics Committee to ensure it complies with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research; NHMRC Further information The Royal Victorian Eye...
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Involvement of Eye and Ear Hospital departments in research projects
The Eye and Ear Hospital clinical departments are supportive and encouraging of research projects conducted by Eye and Ear staff and research partners. There are logistical considerations when research is to involve these resources including staff and...
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Expert Reviews and Independent reviews
If you are intending to conduct a First Time in Humans study, the Principal Investigator must submit the Protocol and any safety reports to the Research Office for the Chair of the Human Research Ethics Committee to review and identify which Expert /...
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Insurance and Indemnity
The Eye and Ear is insured by the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority. Please refer to the VMIA Medical Indemnity website for further information.
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Signatures
The following types of signatures are accepted by the Eye and Ear: Ink signature on hard copy document Scanned version of ink signature on hard copy document - research team must retain original hard copy ink signature Electronic signatures DocuSign...
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Participant Information and Consent Forms
Templates for the following Participant Information & Consent Forms (PICFs) for self and parent/guardian and medical treatment decision maker and can be found on the Department of Health and Human Services website: non-interventional health and social...
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Streamlining Review Pathways
The Eye and Ear is committed to minimising duplicate scientific and ethical review of research projects and participating in streamlining initiatives. The Eye and Ear HREC must review single-site research projects if the Eye and Ear is the investigation...
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Human Research Ethics Committee meeting schedule
2019 Human Research Ethics Committee meeting dates and deadlines HREC Submission Deadline HREC Meeting Date Tuesday 29 January Thursday 14 February Monday 18 March Thursday 4 April Monday 20 May Thursday 6 June Monday 22 July Thursday 8 August Monday 23...
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Fees
Fees apply for certain categories of applications. Tax invoices for Human Research Ethics Committee or Research Governance Authorisation review fees will be sent by the hospital directly to sponsors/public health bodies following submission of...
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Honorary appointments and credentialing procedures
To ensure that members of research teams have the qualifications and skills required for their role on the research project, the Eye and Ear has a credentialing procedure. Review the supporting documentation and Verified Scopes of Practice then follow the...
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Publications
Publications should identify the hospital as 'The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital'.
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Responsible Conduct of Research
The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital complies with all relevant research regulations. The Eye and Ear expects research teams to be knowledgeable with the following regulations relating to research: Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of...