September 10, 2024

For the Record- September 10, 2024: DCTI, Guidance on Research Involving VA

In this Issue:

• • • Draft Diversity Plan and Associated Guidance
    • September 4th DCTI Town Hall
    • Upcoming September 20th DCTI Town Hall
    • Guidance on Research Involving Veterans Affairs

Draft Diversity Plan and Associated Guidance

Reminder

As announced in our special , the HSD has developed a to assist researchers in complying with the requirements of (WA State’s new Diversity in Clinical Trials law).

The draft Supplement and associated guidance are posted on our website for public comment through September 16, 2024. Feedback may be embedded as comments and/or tracked changes within the Word document or in whatever method you prefer. Please send all feedback to .

 

September 4th DCTI Town Hall

Recording Now Available

 

Thank you to everyone who participated in our virtual town hall on September 4, 2024, regarding the UW’s Diversity in Clinical Trials Initiative. At this event we presented an overview of the followed by a Q&A session with attendees. A  along with .

Upcoming September 20th DCTI Town Hall

Register

for the September 20, 2024 (2:00-3:30pm Pacific Time), virtual town hall meeting regarding the UW’s Diversity in Clinical Trials Initiative is now open. This event is intended to provide researchers and other interested parties with information about translation/interpreter services and community engagement resources that are being put in place to support researcher compliance with WA State’s new Diversity in Clinical Trials law ().

The event will begin with a 30-minute overview presentation, followed by a 60-minute Q&A. Attendees are encouraged to submit in advance any questions they would like addressed using the form on the . For those unable to attend, a post-session recording will be available.

 

 

Guidance on Research Involving Veterans Affairs

Update

HSD has compiled and expanded its , which includes VA Puget Sound Healthcare System (VAPSHCS). This new, easier to find guidance, was developed in consultation with individuals at VAPSHCS and the VA’s Office of Research Development.

Only one significant change has been made to HSD’s policies about VA research: 91̽»¨individuals who have an official Without Compensation (WOC) status at any VA entity are no longer also considered agents of the 91̽»¨for the purpose of the research that the WOC applies to. If the UW’s only involvement in the research is a 91̽»¨affiliated individual working under a WOC, the 91̽»¨will no longer be considered engaged in the research and dual review from both a VA IRB and the 91̽»¨IRB is not required.

Investigators planning research involving any VA entity should review the guidance and contact HSD’s Reliance Team at with any questions.