Updated August 6, 2012

1. Center for Clinical ResearchOperations ManualBoston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Updated August 6, 2012

2. Vision: Provide global leadership in translating biomedical discoveries to improve oral and systemic health. Mission: Promote collaboration between basic and clinical scientists to translate research findings from the bench to chairside; foster critical thinking and lifelong learning.

3. Table of Contents • Staff and investigators – p. 4 • Standard operating procedures for use of the Center – pp. 5-6 • Investigator checklist – p. 7 • Hazardous materials checklist – p. 8 • HIPAA training instructions – p. 9 • Infection control training instructions – p. 10 • Codes / templates for recording visits – p.11-12 • Auditing of protocols – p. 13 BUGSDM Center for Clinical Research

4. CCR staff / investigator directory • Judith Jones – Director – G612A, 617-414-1065, judjones@bu.edu • Carol Nicholson – Coordinator – G107, 617-638-4554, carolnic@bu.edu • Office of Associate Dean for Research • Erin Johnstone – Grants Manager, IRB Development • 650 Albany Street, X-Bldg, Room 344A • T: 617.638.4707 | F: 617.638.4974 • E: ejstone@bu.edu • http://www.bu.edu/dental-research • Available for consultation • Carolyn Wehler – Project management – 781-687-2856cwehler@bu.edu • Sharron Rich – Data entry tools and data cleaning, entry and management – 617-414-1232sharronr@bu.edu BUGSDM Center for Clinical Research

5. Standard operating procedures • On file in CRC prior to data collection: • Protocol • Current IRB approval - we will monitor monthly • Consent forms - print, scan and put in Salud and on file • CTSI application form http://ctsi.bu.edu/index.php/research-resources/general-clinical-research-unit-gcru/gcru-application/. • Race and ethnicity, education in Salud BUGSDM Center for Clinical Research

6. SOP, continued • Evidence of: • Human subjects training completed • Infection prevention protocols- • Manual reviewed and online training completed • https://gsdm.bumc.bu.edu/portal/cgi-bin/scenario_2.cgi • Required attire and unit preparation / cleaning • CPR – current • Scheduling - by Carol Nicholson carolnic@bu.edu • In Salud with confirmation • !Research records-stored in CCR until study closed! BUGSDM Center for Clinical Research

7. CCR Investigator checklist (updated2/27/2012) • License • HIPAA training • Read infection control manual • Online infection control and safety training • CPR • Human subjects training (BU) • OEM compliance • Salud training • Appropriate clinic attire (scrubs, blue gowns, white lab coats) • On file in CCR (electronically): • Protocol • Current IRB approval • Consent forms • CTSI application form • HIPAA training BUGSDM Center for Clinical Research

8. CCR Investigator checklist for studies with Hazardous Materials (updated 3/12/2012) • Definition: any projects that involve use of or potential exposures to what are defined as ‘hazardous materials’ (including biologic materials such as saliva, GCF, plaque, blood, etc.) • IBC training • IBC approval • ROHC compliance • http://www.bu.edu/orccommittees/ibc/training/ and    • http://www.bu.edu/rohp/services/training-materials/ BUGSDM Center for Clinical Research

9. Here’s the HIPAA training link, along with the instructions: •     Go to www.bu.edu/link •     Click on “Document ESignature” •     Log in using your BU login name and Kerberos Password •     Click on “HIPAA Security and Privacy Training” •     Follow the posted directions • As you complete the training program be certain to complete “Step 4” where you click on “I certify” and re-enter your BU login name and Kerberos Password. This step ensures that your name will be electronically posted on the list of people who have completed the training. Shortly after finishing this last step you will be sent an email confirming that the system recognizes that you have completed the training. Please print the confirmation message and retain it for your records because errors in computer systems occasionally happen and your printed confirmation is your insurance policy. • IMPORTANT – •  At the conclusion of the presentation return to the registration page by pressing the X box in the upper right hand corner of the final screen. In the last line on that page click on here to electronically certify that you have completed the training module. Although OCS will receive notification that you have completed the training and the date, please print a copy of the “Thank You” message for your own records. BUGSDM Center for Clinical Research

10. And here’s the link for Infection Control, along with the instructions: •       1A.     From a school computer, go to   http://gsdm.bumc.bu.edu/portal •       1B.     From a home-based computer, go to   http://work2.bumc.bu.edu  to access the VPN client; then go to  http://gsdm.bumc.bu.edu/portal • On the next screen click on enter to access the “Web  Login” page • enter your B.U. Login Name and you Kerberos Password, then • click on the login button • on the next page place the pointer on the training tab and then click on the OSHA-Infection Control button appearing on the pull-down menu • You must select from four choices on the next page: • Clinical Personnel in PPT (Power Point) format • Clinical Personnel in PDF format • Non-Clinical Personnel in PPT (Power Point) format • Non-Clinical Personnel in PDF format • Select the appropriate choice for you and click on it…The system will open a slide presentation. You should take the time to review each slide carefully. • REMEMBER – this information is for the safety of your  patients and colleagues and for your own personal safety as well. • IMPORTANT – At the conclusion of the presentation return to the registration page by pressing the X box in the upper right hand corner of the final screen. In the last line on that page click on here to electronically certify that you have completed the training module. Although OCS will receive notification that you have completed the training and the date, please print a copy of the “Thank You” message for your own records. BUGSDM Center for Clinical Research

11. Salud notes and codes • For every participant we need a note stating: • The date entered into the study • IRB# and Title of Project • Date consent was signed. • Copy of consent signed in salud. • Med hx in Salud. BUGSDM Center for Clinical Research

12. Codes for clinic visits • Procedure Codes: • CCR01 – Research Admittance • CCR02 – Research Visit • CCR03 – Research Withdrawal • CCR04 – Research Conclusion • Sample CCR01 Note: • IRB # • Project Name • Expected date of enrollment • Date of Consent • And an area for free text BUGSDM Center for Clinical Research

13. Monthly Audits of protocols: SAMPLE • Note 2: HIPAA pathways include: • Preparatory to Research • Authorization • Waiver • Decedents • Deidentification • Limited Data Set Note 1: IF any of the Boxes are non-compliant The entire study is non-compliant BUGSDM Center for Clinical Research