Overview
The Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Franciscan Research Administration are committed to following federal regulations to protect the rights and welfare of human subjects and ensure consistency with the philosophies of the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services.
Franciscan Research Administration is pleased to announce the adoption of the IRBNet suite of tools, accessible via the internet, bringing electronic protocol management, online submission and many other important research oversight features to the Franciscan Alliance research community.
IRBNet brings a robust set of electronic tools supporting the management, submission, review, and oversight of our research protocols. Some of IRBNet's many features include an initial online application, electronic document management, web-based protocol sharing and collaboration, automatic notifications, electronic submissions and reviews, integrated training and credential management, and essential audit capabilities including electronic revision histories, electronic signatures, and event tracking.
Forms & Information
The below manuals offer IRB guidance:
- How to submit to Western IRB
- How to submit a project
- How to share a project
- How to register with IRBNet and upload credentialing
The below forms can be printed and submitted through the IRBNet portal:
- HIPAA in research acknowledgement form
- Conflict of interest disclosure form
- CITI training instructions