Site Sign Off

Site Sign Off means obtaining permission from the site to conduct a research study / clinical trial at that site.

Please see below the relevant form to be used for site sign off via the Quality and Patient Safety Department in Beaumont Hospital, and the SOP which applies.

SOP Appendix 1 (Request for Signature Form), 05.24

SOP Site Sign Off, V10, 05.24

Key Departments involved are: -

• DPO: researchdpo@beaumont.ie
  The Data Protection Officer (DPO) reviews research studies and advises on compliance with data protection legislation.
  (the timing of when DPO review occurs will vary depending on which REC you applied to.)



• Legal: legalresearch@beaumont.ie
  The Legal Services Department arranges for legal review of research-related contracts by the hospital solicitors.
  (the timing of when legal review occurs will vary depending on which REC you applied to.)



• Risk and Insurance: lynneherbert@beaumont.ie
  The Risk and Insurance Department confirms the study will be covered by indemnity / insurance and arranges for confirmation of cover under the Clinical Indemnity Scheme (CIS) where this applies.
  
  Ring Lynne at 01-809 2611 if you unsure what documents to submit to Risk and Insurance
  
  Read this SOP Site Sign Off, V10, 05.24 when engaging with Lynne.



• Finance: financesecretary@beaumont.ie;
  The Finance Department confirms if there are any cost implications for the hospital, and negotiates budgets with commercial third parties.
  (the timing of when finance review occurs will vary depending on which REC you applied to.)



• Quality and Patient Safety: jenniferbrannigan@beaumont.ie
  The Quality and Patient Safety Department checks all approvals are in place, arranges for contract execution, and grants permission for the study to proceed in Beaumont Hospital.
  
  Ring Jennifer at 01-809 3926 if you need directions to the Quality and Patient Safety Office located in Room 12, St. Raphael's Portacabins, Lower Ground Floor, Beaumont Hospital, Beaumont Road, Dublin 9, D09 V2NO, Republic of Ireland
  
  Use this SOP Appendix 1 (Request for Signature Form), 05.24 when engaging with Jennifer.

Research may not commence until site sign off is complete. Do not commence a study unless site sign off is complete.

see also third parties and contracts.