ALERT: COVID-19 Campus Re-entry Plan, Health, Testing, and Other Resources ResearchOffice of Research Compliance Office of Research Compliance THE LATEST The Office of Research Compliance promotes a culture of compliance, research integrity and high-quality research within the Rush community. We function within Corporate Compliance and have a reporting relationship to the Vice Provost for Research. To promote this culture of compliance, we partner with the Office of Research Affairs, Legal and the business units within the University. Please click here to read the 2020 Compliance Manual. Informed Consent Learn about the informed consent quality improvement plan Education and Training Learn about available education and training opportunities Evaluation Quality Improvement Program (EQuIP) Learn about the QA/QI auditing and monitoring program External Relationships and Conflicts of Interest Learn about disclosure of outside professional activities & what to do to report them Research Misconduct Learn about research misconduct and how to report a potential allegation Responsible Conduct of Research Learn who is required to complete this training as well as reviewing videos on this content Investigator Handbook Learn about this resource available and the regulations pertaining to this type of research ORC Toolbox These are tools to assist the Research community in achieving compliance with documentation and study implementation. THE LATEST Find the most recent updates relevant to research compliance. Menu Programmatic Elements Oversight of the regulatory, ethical and compliance aspects of preclinical and clinical research conducted at Rush is a complex, multidimensional undertaking. We advise and consult the research community on navigating regulatory complexities. Our mission is to support each operational area in its primary responsibility to ensure compliance. The following content areas are the focus of the Office of Research Compliance (ORC) program: Human subject protections (biomedical and social/behavioral) Animal use protections Research privacy and security Regulatory compliance Assessments of scientific integrity Investigate non-compliance Conflicts of interest (individual and institutional) Research misconduct Questionable research practices Financial management associated with funded research Research Compliance Program The ORC incorporates the seven fundamental elements of an effective compliance program (issued by the Office of Inspector General (OIG)) through review and implementation of policies and procedures, conducting effective education and training, routine and for cause audits, establishing a hotline and responding promptly to detected offenses and undertaking corrective action. Who We Are Stephanie Guzik, MBA, BSN, RN, CHRC University Compliance Officer Associate Vice President, Research Compliance, and Conflict of Interest Stephanie_Guzik@rush.edu (312) 942-1296 Mary G. Keller, BSN, RN, CHRC, CCRC Director, Conflict of Interest Mary_G_Keller@rush.edu (312) 942-4485 Conflict of Interest Colleen S. Sowinski, MBA, MPH, CCRP, CHRC Research Compliance Specialist Colleen_S_Sowinski@rush.edu (312) 942-8314 Education and Training Jennifer Strong, MS, CCRP Research Compliance Specialist Jennifer_Strong@rush.edu (312) 563-2107 Auditing, Education and Training (312) 942-7100 Rush University 600 S. Paulina St. Chicago, Illinois 60612 Make a Gift Contact Us Colleges Rush Medical College College of Nursing College of Health Sciences The Graduate College Faculty Recruitment Student Disclosure Information Library of Rush University Medical Center Maps and Directions ADA Compliance Accessibility and Accommodations Equal Opportunity Harassment Prevention Privacy Policy © 2021 Rush University By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies