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Introduction to the Clinical Introduction to the Clinical Research CentersResearch Centers

and Clinical Research Unit and Clinical Research Unit

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AgendaAgenda

OverviewOverviewAdministrative Issues Administrative Issues Role of the Research Subject AdvocateRole of the Research Subject AdvocateNursingNursingPolicies and ProceduresPolicies and ProceduresBionutritionBionutritionSpecimen Processing Specimen Processing Gateway ServicesGateway Services– Statistics, Information TechnologiesStatistics, Information Technologies

Question & AnswerQuestion & Answer

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To ensure new discoveries lead to improved public health by:

Rapidly testing and implementing biomedical discoveries.

Developing, testing and implementing new prevention strategies.

Catalyzing change by lowering barriers between disciplines. 

Encouraging creative and innovative approaches.

The Aims of the Clinical Translational Science Award

(CTSA)

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Trial Design

Advanced Degree-GrantingPrograms

Participant& CommunityInvolvement

RegulatorySupport

Biostatistics

ClinicalResources

BiomedicalInformatics

ClinicalResearchEthics

CTSACTSAHOMEHOME

NIH & other government agencies

Healthcare organizations

IndustryIndustry

Interaction Among Organizational Structures

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Mount Sinai Institutes of Clinical & Mount Sinai Institutes of Clinical & Translational SciencesTranslational Sciences

Institutional Title

Center for Biomedical Informatics (CBI)

Centers for Community & Academic Research Partnerships (CCARP)

Center for Clinical & Translational Research (CCTR) - Clinical Research Centers (CRC)

Office of Clinical Research (OCR)

Disease Prevention & Public Health Institute (DPPHI)

Institute for Personalized Medicine (IPM)

Experimental Therapeutics Institute (ETI)

Pilot & Collaborative Translational & Clinical Studies (PCTCS)

Shared Research Facilities (SRF)

Translational & Molecular Imaging Institute (TMII)

Center for Patient Oriented Research, Training, Education & Development

(CePORTED)

Clinical Research Centers-Clinical Research Unit (CRU)-Outpatient Research Unit-Research assistance “without borders”

Personnel and space for undertaking clinical research-CRU application undergoes scientific and resource review-http://www.mssm.edu/crc/

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Clinical Research Unit Overview

Services– nursing, dietary, specimen processing

Ancillary– Applications for pilot studies may include requests for

limited funds for participants and ancillary tests (awarded case-by-case)

Hours– 7 AM- 7 PM weekdays, overnight Mon-Wed– Closed 3rd Friday of the month with substitution of

Saturday or Sunday hours (7 AM-7 PM) on alternating months

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Annual RenewalAnnual Renewal

Updated IRB approved consent forms with a Updated IRB approved consent forms with a cover memo indicating if any changes have cover memo indicating if any changes have been madebeen madeProgress reportProgress reportAssurances pageAssurances pageAnnual adverse event Annual adverse event Annual enrollment formAnnual enrollment formOnce the IRB approval on file at the CRU has Once the IRB approval on file at the CRU has

expired, subjects cannot be scheduled until expired, subjects cannot be scheduled until updated paperwork is submitted and reviewed.updated paperwork is submitted and reviewed.

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Updating CRU PaperworkUpdating CRU Paperwork

Revised paperwork must be submitted whenever Revised paperwork must be submitted whenever a change is made to the protocol that a change is made to the protocol that necessitates full IRB board review.necessitates full IRB board review.CRC-Scientific Advisory Committee re-review CRC-Scientific Advisory Committee re-review may be required for changes to the may be required for changes to the budget/resources request, updated information budget/resources request, updated information regarding risk and safety monitoring, or changes regarding risk and safety monitoring, or changes to the scientific rationale of the study.to the scientific rationale of the study.Any changes to patient care, even in one-time Any changes to patient care, even in one-time situations, must be approved prior to being situations, must be approved prior to being carried out on the CRU. carried out on the CRU.

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Financial ComplianceFinancial Compliance

Pharmaceutical supported studies are Pharmaceutical supported studies are responsible for all charges incurred as a result of responsible for all charges incurred as a result of carrying out the study.carrying out the study.

Studies with funding for patient care costs must Studies with funding for patient care costs must pay for services at the CRU.pay for services at the CRU.

Studies are typically billed twice a year.Studies are typically billed twice a year.

Investigators are expected to pay in a timely Investigators are expected to pay in a timely manner, whether or not they have already manner, whether or not they have already received payment from the sponsor.received payment from the sponsor.

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Research Subject Advocacy:Research Subject Advocacy:Development of the RSA RoleDevelopment of the RSA Role

In response to several unfortunate In response to several unfortunate events….events….NIH mandated a role for a Research NIH mandated a role for a Research Subject Advocate (RSA) Subject Advocate (RSA)

Enhanced safety and oversight of studies Enhanced safety and oversight of studies conducted on the CRCconducted on the CRC

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RSA ResponsibilitiesRSA Responsibilities

Patient advocacyPatient advocacy

Informed consentInformed consent

Protocol complianceProtocol compliance

Data and safety monitoringData and safety monitoring

Education of study personnelEducation of study personnel

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Informed ConsentInformed Consent

The RSA is available to be an impartial The RSA is available to be an impartial observer of the consent process.observer of the consent process.

Advise study participants who may have Advise study participants who may have questions about their rights as research questions about their rights as research subjects.subjects.

Assist investigators/coordinators in Assist investigators/coordinators in consent presentationconsent presentation

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Protocol ComplianceProtocol Compliance

Protocol approval process: RSA ensures Protocol approval process: RSA ensures research protocol and consent documents research protocol and consent documents are congruent.are congruent.

Protocol compliance in practice: RSA Protocol compliance in practice: RSA ensures research practice is congruent ensures research practice is congruent with protocol & consent and resolves any with protocol & consent and resolves any discrepancies.discrepancies.

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Data & Safety Monitoring Data & Safety Monitoring

RSA ensures IRB/SAC-approved Data RSA ensures IRB/SAC-approved Data and Safety Monitoring Plan for research and Safety Monitoring Plan for research is articulated and adhered to.is articulated and adhered to.

Ensures serious adverse events (SAEs) Ensures serious adverse events (SAEs) and conflicts of interest are reported to and conflicts of interest are reported to IRB and appropriate federal agenciesIRB and appropriate federal agencies

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Data Safety Monitoring PlansData Safety Monitoring Plans

Data Safety Monitoring Plans include:Data Safety Monitoring Plans include:

1.1. a plan for safety monitoring & reporting of a plan for safety monitoring & reporting of AEs and unanticipated problems.AEs and unanticipated problems.

2.2. descriptions of interim safety reviews.descriptions of interim safety reviews.

33.. procedures for communicating these procedures for communicating these results to MSSM PPHS, sponsor and results to MSSM PPHS, sponsor and regulatory authorities.regulatory authorities.

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Adverse Event (AE)Adverse Event (AE)

Any unfavorable or unintended event Any unfavorable or unintended event temporally associated with research temporally associated with research study participation.study participation.

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Serious Adverse Event (SAE)Serious Adverse Event (SAE)Any event temporally related to research Any event temporally related to research

participation that results in:participation that results in:

deathdeath

a life-threatening situationa life-threatening situation

hospitalization or prolonged hospitalizationhospitalization or prolonged hospitalization

persistent or significant disability/ incapacitypersistent or significant disability/ incapacity

congenital anomaly / birth defectcongenital anomaly / birth defect

any other adverse event that may jeoporadize any other adverse event that may jeoporadize subjects health & may require medical/surgical subjects health & may require medical/surgical intervention to prevent one of above outcomes.intervention to prevent one of above outcomes.

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Unanticipated ProblemsUnanticipated Problems

Any incident, experience or outcome that Any incident, experience or outcome that meet ALL of the following criteria:meet ALL of the following criteria:

1.1. unexpected (in either nature, severity or unexpected (in either nature, severity or frequency) frequency) andand

2.2. related or possibly related to research related or possibly related to research andand

3.3. suggests research places subjects or suggests research places subjects or others in greater risk of harm than had others in greater risk of harm than had been previously recognizedbeen previously recognized

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Internal Event ReportingInternal Event Reporting

SeriousnessSeriousness ExpectednessExpectedness RelationshipRelationship Time FrameTime Frame

DeathDeath Doesn’t matterDoesn’t matter Any, even not Any, even not relatedrelated

24 hours 24 hours

Plus SAE Plus SAE report if report if relatedrelated

SeriousSerious UnexpectedUnexpected Possibly, Possibly, probably or probably or definitely definitely relatedrelated

ASAP but no ASAP but no later than 5 later than 5 working/7 working/7 calendar dayscalendar days

Non-seriousNon-serious UnexpectedUnexpected Possible, Possible, probably or probably or definitely definitely relatedrelated

ASAP but no ASAP but no later than 20 later than 20 working/30 working/30 calendar dayscalendar days

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Keep RSAs in The LoopKeep RSAs in The Loop

The RSA should receive copies of all The RSA should receive copies of all correspondence to and from the IRB, FDA, correspondence to and from the IRB, FDA, and the sponsor related to conduct, safety, and the sponsor related to conduct, safety, clinical holds, removal of holds, changes clinical holds, removal of holds, changes and other relevant information concerning and other relevant information concerning protocols on the CRU.protocols on the CRU.

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Frequently Encountered ProblemsFrequently Encountered Problems

Attempted add-on proceduresAttempted add-on procedures

Delayed compensationDelayed compensation

Incomplete/poor quality copies of consent Incomplete/poor quality copies of consent

Consent form and medical record subject Consent form and medical record subject name discordancename discordance

Children undergoing procedures requiring Children undergoing procedures requiring aggressive supportaggressive support

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Consent RenewalConsent Renewal

Reconsenting annually is NOT necessaryReconsenting annually is NOT necessary

Reconsenting should be performed if there Reconsenting should be performed if there is:is:– new risk informationnew risk information– a change in proceduresa change in procedures– any new information that may affect subject any new information that may affect subject

decision to participatedecision to participate

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Nursing Services AvailableNursing Services Available

Inpatient and outpatient nursing careInpatient and outpatient nursing care

H&P for outpatient protocolsH&P for outpatient protocols

Administration of Infusions Administration of Infusions

Telemetry monitoringTelemetry monitoring

PhlebotomyPhlebotomy

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Role of the In-serviceRole of the In-service

Mandatory, after final Scientific Advisory Committee Mandatory, after final Scientific Advisory Committee reviewreview

Carried out before any admission but after the orders Carried out before any admission but after the orders have been reviewed have been reviewed

Provides the opportunity to explain the rationale and Provides the opportunity to explain the rationale and scientific background of the study to the research nursesscientific background of the study to the research nurses

Describes the study procedures and reviews the nursing Describes the study procedures and reviews the nursing needs of the studyneeds of the study

Identifies potential logistical problemsIdentifies potential logistical problems

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Who to contact & when?

Blanca Campos, BA

Monday – Friday

7am – 3:30pm

Email: [email protected]

Phone: ext. 4-6041

Blanca Campos, BA

Monday – Friday

7am – 3:30pm

Email: [email protected]

Phone: ext. 4-6041

Scheduling

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Scheduling Continued: Example of Scheduling Continued: Example of Request for Admission emailRequest for Admission email

Please schedule the following participant:Please schedule the following participant:Name: John DoeName: John DoeType of visit: outpatientType of visit: outpatientPI: George WashingtonPI: George WashingtonGCO#: 00-2010GCO#: 00-2010Date and time of appointment: 10/10/10 @ 10amDate and time of appointment: 10/10/10 @ 10amServices required: medical clearanceServices required: medical clearanceName and contact information of study coordinator: Mary Name and contact information of study coordinator: Mary Coordinator, RN, x46010Coordinator, RN, x46010

48 hour minimum, advance notice must be received. All 48 hour minimum, advance notice must be received. All appointments will be confirmed via emailappointments will be confirmed via email

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THE MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10029 ORDER SHEET

ORDERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HOSPITAL FORMUARY SYSTEM CURENTLY STOCKED DRUGS WILL BE DISPENSED DISPOSITION

DATE TIME ORDER SIGNATURE TIME DATE DISC.

Study: Continuation IV Ketamine in Major Depressive Disorder GCO #: 06-1225 PI: Dennis S. Charney, M.D. (office) 212-241-5674 Co-PI: Sanjay J. Mathew, M.D. (office) 212-241-4480 (cell) 917-287-2646

Screening /Medical Clearance

Verify signed consent and HIPAA Confirm fast (nothing PO except water 8 hours before blood draw). If PO, do not take blood and notify Co-PI.

Vital signs-supine and standing, height (cm), weight (kg) H & P (use CRU form) Send to MSH lab:

Hematology: (4ml LTT) 203: CBC w/ diff & plts Chemistry: (5ml gold TT)

1085: Comprehensive Metabolic Panel 076: Bilirubin (Direct)

Endocrinology: (3.5ml STT) 749: TSH Virology: (8.5ml STT) 4271: Hep B Surface Ag 4277: Hep C Anti HCV antibody Urine Collection: 5589: Drug Abuse Screen, Urine 221:Urinalysis 729: Pregnancy

EKG

D/C by study team – pager 917-666-4064. Pt must be escorted

back to clinic.

DATE NAME UNIT NO. SEX / AGE SERIAL NO. LOCATION PHYSICIAN SERVICE

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. ENTER ALL ORDERS FOR PROCEDURES AND DRUGS FOR THE PATIENT. 2. TO CALL ATTENTION TO THE ORDER, NAME AND DRUGS MUST BE WRITTEN ON

“ORDER INDICATOR” SHEET ON FRONT COVER OF ORDER BOOK. 3. URGENT ORDERS MUST BE CALLED TO THE ATTENTION OF THE NURSE IN

CHARGE. 4. DOCTOR’S SIGNATURE MUST FOLLOW EACH SET OF ORDERS. 5. TO DISCONTINUE AN ORDER: A COMPLETE NEW ENTRY MUST BE MADE.

MEDICATIONS NOT PRESCRIBED AS TO A SPECIFIC DURATION WILL BE STOPPED AFTER FOUR (4) DAYS. CONTROLLED DRUGS (E.G. NARCOTICS, BARBITUATES, ETC.) WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY STOPPED AFTER THREE (3) DAYS.

Example of Outpatient Orders

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THE MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10029 ORDER SHEET

ORDERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HOSPITAL FORMULARY SYSTEM

CURENTLY STOCKED DRUGS WILL BE DISPENSED DISPOSITION

DATE TIME ORDER SIGNATURE TIME DATE DISC.

Study: Continuation IV Ketamine in Major Depressive Disorder GCO #: 06-1225 PI: Dennis S. Charney, MD (office) 212-241-5674 Co-PIs: Sanjay J. Mathew, MD (office) x44480 (cell) 917-287-2646; James Murrough, MD (office) x89118 (cell 617-686-1484; Marije aan het Rot, PhD (office) x47910 (cell) 646-464-4252

(Study Visit (circle one) 2 3 4 5 6)

DAY 0: Night before Ketamine Infusion Admit to CRU Verify signed consent and HIPAA forms Diagnosis: Major Depression Activity: Restrict to unit Keep NPO after midnight. Ice chips permitted. Allergies: Urine collection:

- HCG Icon Urine pregnancy test. If test is positive, please notify PI to discharge patient. Study to be cancelled.

- 5589 Urine toxicology (send to MSH lab)

DAY 1: Day of Ketamine Infusion

Keep NPO until 4 hours post start infusion, then regular diet. Ice chips permitted.

7am: Insert 22G IV to saline lock for infusion (antecubital vein preferred)

7am: Insert 20G IV to saline lock for blood draws (contralateral arm) Place on telemetry and obtain BP, HR, RR, & SpO2 8am (Time 0):

Nasal cannula O2 with side-stream capnometry monitoring (done by anesthesia)

Infusion of ketamine hydrochloride (up to 0.5mg/kg) ____ mg IV over 40min (done by anesthesia - MD will remain on site until end of infusion). Ketamine is stored in Pyxis at CRU.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. ENTER ALL ORDERS FOR PROCEDURES AND DRUGS FOR THE PATIENT. 2. TO CALL ATTENTION TO THE ORDER, NAME AND DRUGS MUST BE WRITTEN

ON “ORDER INDICATOR” SHEET ON FRONT COVER OF ORDER BOOK. 3. URGENT ORDERS MUST BE CALLED TO THE ATTENTION OF THE NURSE IN

CHARGE. 4. DOCTOR’S SIGNATURE MUST FOLLOW EACH SET OF ORDERS. 5. TO DISCONTINUE AN ORDER: A COMPLETE NEW ENTRY MUST BE MADE.

MEDICATIONS NOT PRESCRIBED AS TO A SPECIFIC DURATION WILL BE STOPPED AFTER FOUR (4) DAYS. CONTROLLED DRUGS (E.G. NARCOTICS, BARBITUATES, ETC.) WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY STOPPED AFTER THREE (3) DAYS.

DATE NAME UNIT NO. SEX / AGE SERIAL NO.

DATE TIME ORDER SIGNATURE TIME DATE DISC.

Time +30min & +60 min: Draw 4ml RTT x 2 for norketamine and ketamine levels at each time point. Keep on ice and deliver to MSH labs (Attention: CARL)

VS q5min: record on MSH anesthesia record (done by anesthesia)

Time +40min (Post Start Infusion): Monitor BP, HR, RR, & SPO2 q1h x 4h. Notify anesthesia team

for any S/S of adverse reaction immediately

Time +60min (Post Start Infusion): D/C one IV after second blood draw

Time +2hrs (Post Start Infusion) D/C other IV and telemetry

Notify Dr. Mathew or Dr. Murrough for psychiatric emergencies

(suicidality, psychosis, agitation). Notify anesthesia resident on call (beeper: 2875) for medical

emergencies: SBP >160, DBP >110, or HR >100

Lunch at 1220 PM. Physical exam by CRU NP at 1245 PM.

Study team will evaluate patient and, if stable for discharge,

will discharge home with car service or friend/family member.

Example of Inpatient Orders

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We do make special provisions for the We do make special provisions for the parents/guardians of children staying at the CRU, parents/guardians of children staying at the CRU, and in some cases, the spouse/partner of and in some cases, the spouse/partner of dependent adult study participants dependent adult study participants

However, we cannot accommodate the relatives However, we cannot accommodate the relatives and friends of adult study participants and friends of adult study participants

The needs of patients/subjects who smoke The needs of patients/subjects who smoke cigarettes should be addressed prior to their cigarettes should be addressed prior to their inpatient stayinpatient stay

Special Provisions

Scheduling (continued)Scheduling (continued)

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A physician with admitting privileges must be a listed investigator and A physician with admitting privileges must be a listed investigator and is responsible for the patient during their stayis responsible for the patient during their stay

Orders must be signed and dated by a physician listed on the Orders must be signed and dated by a physician listed on the protocol as a PI or Co-Investigatorprotocol as a PI or Co-Investigator

Fellows assuming this role must be listed as investigators and must Fellows assuming this role must be listed as investigators and must have current IRB Human Subject and HIPAA Certificateshave current IRB Human Subject and HIPAA Certificates

All Hospital and JCAHO regulations apply to CRU admissionsAll Hospital and JCAHO regulations apply to CRU admissionsAdmission note on chart within 24 hoursAdmission note on chart within 24 hoursMedication Reconciliation FormMedication Reconciliation FormJCAHO unapproved abbreviationsJCAHO unapproved abbreviationsPatient identification and procedure verification before invasive Patient identification and procedure verification before invasive procedureprocedure

Inpatient PoliciesInpatient Policies

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Medication Medication Reconciliation Reconciliation FormForm

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List of Unapproved AbbreviationsList of Unapproved Abbreviations

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Patient Identification & Procedure Verification Form

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Subjects may go off premises if PI and Subjects may go off premises if PI and patient have signed and dated the proper patient have signed and dated the proper form (permission sheet #14 - Off Premises form (permission sheet #14 - Off Premises Activities)Activities)

Pediatric patients may use Pediatric patients may use THE ZONETHE ZONE if if the admitting physician has cleared them to the admitting physician has cleared them to do sodo so

Inpatient Policies (continued)Inpatient Policies (continued)

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All investigational drugs administered at the All investigational drugs administered at the CRU CRU mustmust be dispensed from the Mount be dispensed from the Mount Sinai Medical Center Research Pharmacy Sinai Medical Center Research Pharmacy

Inpatients who are currently taking prescription meds. (except schedule II drugs) should be encouraged to bring their medications in original containers for pharmacy re-labeling and administration by our nursing staff. .

Medication PolicyMedication Policy

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Specimen ProcessingSpecimen Processing

Samples may be stored temporarilySamples may be stored temporarily

Limited specimen processingLimited specimen processing

Discuss specialized services Discuss specialized services – George Diaz, MD, PhD, 4-6947George Diaz, MD, PhD, 4-6947

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The Bionutrition UnitThe Bionutrition Unit

Services:Services:

Design and develop the nutrition component of Design and develop the nutrition component of research protocolsresearch protocols

Determine appropriate diet methodologyDetermine appropriate diet methodology

Nutrition assessmentsNutrition assessments

Calorie counts & precise nutrient analysisCalorie counts & precise nutrient analysis

Anthropometrics & body composition analysisAnthropometrics & body composition analysis

Kitchen on site develop research dietsKitchen on site develop research diets– meal studiesmeal studies

Others as needed per protocolOthers as needed per protocol

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The Bionutrition UnitThe Bionutrition Unit

Facilities - KitchenFacilities - Kitchen

Closed on weekends for specialty Closed on weekends for specialty meals/snacksmeals/snacks

Provide meals & snacks to all patients per Provide meals & snacks to all patients per protocol (must be requested)protocol (must be requested)

Offer meals for one parent of children < 5 Offer meals for one parent of children < 5 years of ageyears of age

Only dietary staff are allowed in the kitchen Only dietary staff are allowed in the kitchen – patient safetypatient safety

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The Bionutrition UnitThe Bionutrition Unit

Facilities - Pantry:Facilities - Pantry:

Used for patient’s meals & snacksUsed for patient’s meals & snacks

If you need anything for your patient during the If you need anything for your patient during the day, please let the nurse on duty know and we day, please let the nurse on duty know and we will be notifiedwill be notified

Meals & snacks for night will be in the Meals & snacks for night will be in the refrigerator with patient’s name on itrefrigerator with patient’s name on it

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The Bionutrition UnitThe Bionutrition Unit

Team Work:

Diet change reportsDiet change reports

- generated from schedule book (- generated from schedule book (from ordersfrom orders))

- menus need to be in by 8:30 am- menus need to be in by 8:30 am

CRU Protocol ApplicationCRU Protocol Application

- indicates if any meals, snacks, or special diets - indicates if any meals, snacks, or special diets are neededare needed

Communication - Nursing, Investigator, DietaryCommunication - Nursing, Investigator, Dietary- anticipated time of meal after procedure/testanticipated time of meal after procedure/test

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Gateway ServicesGateway Services

Information TechnologyInformation Technology

Statistical ServicesStatistical Services

The Mount Sinai Institutes of Clinical and The Mount Sinai Institutes of Clinical and Translational Sciences provide numerous Translational Sciences provide numerous additional related servicesadditional related services

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Informatics ServicesInformatics Services Web-Based Applications:Web-Based Applications:

Electronic Research Application Portal (eRAP)Electronic Research Application Portal (eRAP)Secure Access to Web-Based Applications, Usernames with Secure Access to Web-Based Applications, Usernames with Role-Based SecurityRole-Based Security Compliant with Mt. Sinai HIPAA policiesCompliant with Mt. Sinai HIPAA policies Capability for Multi-Center TrialsCapability for Multi-Center Trials

Rapid Database Generator (RDG)Rapid Database Generator (RDG) Design and creation of customized databases and applications with Design and creation of customized databases and applications with

Custom ReportingCustom Reporting Technical support to assist in data management, analysis, and Technical support to assist in data management, analysis, and

reportingreporting Conversion of legacy databases to web accessible, client-server Conversion of legacy databases to web accessible, client-server

databasesdatabases Ensure compliance with security policiesEnsure compliance with security policies Provide technical leadership as well as adviceProvide technical leadership as well as advice

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Informatics ServicesInformatics Services Database / Program Life CycleDatabase / Program Life Cycle::

– Present your Research Project (1 or 2 meetings)Present your Research Project (1 or 2 meetings)– Design the Program / Database (3 or 4 meetings)Design the Program / Database (3 or 4 meetings)– Develop / Code the Program / Database (from 1-3 wks)Develop / Code the Program / Database (from 1-3 wks)– Formalize, Test, and Debug (from 1 or 2 wks)Formalize, Test, and Debug (from 1 or 2 wks)– Finalize Program / Database (from 1 or 2 wks)Finalize Program / Database (from 1 or 2 wks)– Monitor and Update as neededMonitor and Update as needed

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Informatics ServicesInformatics Services Initiatives and SupportInitiatives and Support::

InfoEd Clinical Trials ModuleInfoEd Clinical Trials Module

Protocol Design, Case Report Forms, Patient Enrollment, Protocol Design, Case Report Forms, Patient Enrollment, Scheduling, Billing Reconciliation, AE ReportingScheduling, Billing Reconciliation, AE Reporting

Mass Storage Area NetworkMass Storage Area NetworkFully Redundant Large Scale Data Storage for Active ProtocolsFully Redundant Large Scale Data Storage for Active Protocols

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Informatics ServicesInformatics Services

– Creation of study-specific, Creation of study-specific, automated Excel automated Excel templates to prepare data templates to prepare data for uploading into for uploading into FreezerworksFreezerworks

– Ensure data integrityEnsure data integrity

– Generation and creation Generation and creation of generic and customized of generic and customized labelslabels

Freezerworks Sample Labels and TrackingFreezerworks Sample Labels and Tracking::

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CONTACT INFORMATIONCONTACT INFORMATION

CRC Administrative Office (Effie Demopoulos) x46045CRC Administrative Office (Effie Demopoulos) x46045

CRU Nursing Desk (Blanca Campos)CRU Nursing Desk (Blanca Campos) x46041x46041

Margaret Garrett-Herry, MSN, FNP (Nursing)Margaret Garrett-Herry, MSN, FNP (Nursing) x41515x41515

Rachel Posner, MPA (Administration)Rachel Posner, MPA (Administration) x46046x46046

Beth Weiner, MPH, RD (Dietitian)Beth Weiner, MPH, RD (Dietitian) x45387x45387

Ilene Wilets, PhD (RSA)Ilene Wilets, PhD (RSA) x42714x42714

Meg Smirnoff, RN (RSA)Meg Smirnoff, RN (RSA) x48373x48373

Larisa Perman, MCS (Informatics)Larisa Perman, MCS (Informatics) x41804x41804

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Questions and AnswersQuestions and Answers