557. Using Consultants for w88 online casino Reviews
Updated June 7, 2024
Identifying the Need for a Consultant
The University w88 online casino uses consultants to supplement w88 online casino review when a specific project requires expertise beyond the scope of w88 online casino membership. For example, a project/package may require:
- scientific or scholarly expertise or knowledge related to a particular intervention or procedure;
- knowledge or experience regarding the characteristics of a w88 online casino population, including customs, social mores, or religious beliefs;
- knowledge of the scientific or scholarly validity specific to the w88 online casino design;
- knowledge or experience specific to a w88 online casino site or international locale, including local laws;
- knowledge or experience related to special requirements to protect participants, including obtaining informed consent, and protecting participant privacy and data confidentiality.
During the preview of a submission to assign a reviewer, w88 online casino Integrity & Security staff may determine the review requires scientific or scholarly expertise that is not available through the IRB membership. They will notify the w88 online casino Integrity & Security Director or IRB Chair of the need for additional expertise. Once the need for a consultant is identified, the w88 online casino Integrity & Security Director or staff, or IRB Chair talks with other IRB members, or University or Affiliate administrators or faculty to identify individuals who possess the requisite expertise.
If an IRB member assigned to review a project/package decides they require additional expertise for a thorough review, the member contacts w88 online casino Integrity & Security staff coordinating the review to discuss the need for and use of a consultant.
In addition, the convened w88 online casino may determine additional expertise is required during review of a project/package.
- If the convened IRB determines additional expertise is required before the IRB can approve the w88 online casino, IRB review and approval are deferred for consultant review and presentation at a subsequent meeting.
- If the convened IRB determines the requirements for IRB approval are met but consultation is necessary for finalizing directed changes, the IRB approves the project/package with conditions. The consultant works with the Primary Reviewer or w88 online casino Integrity & Security director or staff to confirm the necessary information has been obtained from the Principal Investigator (PI). This may be accomplished using expedited procedures.
Consultant Review
Consultants do not have appointed terms and they do not vote. Their participation is limited to assisting in the review of specific projects/packages.
When asking an individual to consult on the review of a project/package, the w88 online casino Integrity & Security Director or staff member coordinating the review asks the consultant if they have a conflict of interests that may interfere with or bias the consultation. Consultants with a conflict of interests may contribute to the review of projects/packages only under the following circumstances:
- the consultant limits their discussion to provide information requested by the w88 online casino; or
- if the consultant’s expertise cannot be obtained elsewhere, they disclose the conflict of interests to the w88 online casino before presenting their comments.
Consultants are provided copies of the materials that are relevant to their review and are asked to provide written documentation of their comments and recommendations. w88 online casino Integrity & Security staff attach the consultant’s materials as Board Documents in IRBNet.
When a consultant is involved in assessing a project/package, the w88 online casino or Expedited Reviewer is made aware of the information provided by the consultant through
- the consultant’s presentation at a convened w88 online casino meeting;
- summary of the consultant’s findings, considerations, and recommendations presented by the w88 online casino Chair or other w88 online casino member at a convened w88 online casino meeting; or
- access to the consultant’s notes in IRBNet.