Administrative Policy

The Hospital and its Institute recognizes their responsibility to provide an environment that supports and promotes the responsible conduct of research. PURPOSE 1. [...] The purpose of this Policy is to confirm the Hospital and Institute’s continued commitment to the highest standards of integrity in all aspects of Research, including seeking funding, conducting Research and reporting the results.Page | 2 APPLICATION AND SCOPE 2. [...] This Policy applies to all Members of the Hospital and Institute engaged in Research under the Hospital and Institute’s auspices or jurisdiction, regardless of the location of the Research, and includes all physicians and health professionals with Hospital appointments 4. [...] The Hospital and Institute has established minimum requirements for the responsible conduct of research and procedures for addressing Allegations as set out in Procedure ADM XI 110b established under this Policy. 8. [...] It is a collective responsibility of all Members of the Hospital and Institute to promote a culture of high integrity standards in Research activities, to ensure responsible conduct of Research and to abide by Applicable Laws for the conduct of research and Research Sponsors’ Policies and/or Requirements. 9. [...] The Hospital and Institute will take appropriate preventative and corrective action when a Breach of Responsible Conduct of Research occurs and will, where warranted, hold individuals responsible in accordance with applicable collective agreement provisions, terms of employment or other Hospital and/or Institute Policies and Procedures. 13. [...] Allegations will be treated in a confidential manner and in accordance with the provisions of any applicable collective agreement and having regard to applicable privacy legislation. 16. [...] TOH EVP Research shall report to the Hospital and Institute Senior Management Committees on all activities related to the promotion and implementation of Policy ADM XI 110a Responsible Conduct of Research and Procedure ADM XI 110b. IMPLEMENTATION AND REVIEW 19. [...] TOH EVP Research through the Senior Management Teams of the Hospital and Institute, shall establish procedures relating to the implementation of this Policy including, without limitation, Procedure ADM XI 110b Procedure for Addressing Allegations of a Breach of Responsible Conduct of Research. CONFLICT OF INTEREST 21. [...] The Principal Investigator isPage | 8 usually the supervisor of the Research Team and is usually an investigator or scientist at the Hospital or Institute.