Harris Health's Research and Sponsored Programs Department is responsible for the authorization of research staff. Authorization is the function of specifying access rights to Harris Health resources, including information and computer security and access to Harris Health facilities.
The following documents must be submitted:
- Completed Authorization Application
- Current resume/CV
- Verification Letter from affiliate
- Employees: Letter from HR department. Must confirm background check was completed
- Students: Letter from Student Affairs verifying enrollment
- Proof of flu vaccine (required during flu season ONLY)
- Proof of a negative TB skin test within one year
- Chest x-rays within the last ten years
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Hepatitis B vaccination proof
- Proof of phlebotomy training, when applicable
- Completion of Human Subjects Protections Training within three years (biomedical research course)
- Sponsoring Researcher Agreement
- Copy of employee/student badge of the institution affiliate
Once the completed application is processed and the research protocol being conducted within Harris Health is approved by the IRB and Harris Health, authorization is granted.
For more information on the authorization process, contact Monique Okeke.
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