Applications for site authorisation are submitted to a Research Governance Officer (RGO) for review prior to authorisation by the Metro North Chief Executive or facility delegate.
All Site-Specific-Assessment (SSA) applications are reviewed by Research Governance Officers (RGO) in the Metro North Research Office. An SSA approval letter is required before a research study can commence at the site.
The Metro North Research Governance Officers are able to help researchers with:
- SSA forms and the application processes for site authorisation, including relevant site contacts such as Director of Finance and Heads of Department
- Negotiation of research contracts, including obtaining Metro North legal review where required
- Guidance regarding legislation, policies and standards relating to the conduct of research, including access to confidential health information under the Public Health Act 2005
- Education and training for new and experienced researchers to enhance the quality and conduct of research in accordance with good practice guidelines
- Monitoring of research, including responding to concerns about research conduct.
Queensland Health Research Governance Officers operate under the Standard Operating Procedures.
Metro North Office of Research contacts
To contact a Metro North Research Governance Officer, please refer to the Metro North Office of Research contacts page.
Research in another Hospital and Health Service
Research governance in Queensland Health
To obtain site authorisation for research in another Hospital and Health Service, you will need to submit a Site Specific Assessment (SSA) application for each Queensland Health site.
Research governance contact list
To obtain site authorisation for research in another Hospital and Health Service, you will need to contact a Research Governance Officer.