Metro North is committed to the highest standards of research integrity and expects all those who conduct or administer research to comply with the relevant legislation, regulatory guidelines, codes of conduct and policy as they relate to research.
Research Policy
The Metro North Research Policy provides a framework for the responsible and ethical design, conduct and communication of research. This ensures that all research conducted by, or in collaboration with, Metro North is of the highest ethical and scientific standard, and complies with the relevant legislation, regulatory guidelines, codes of conduct, national best practice guidelines, standard operating procedures and institutional policies.
The Metro North Research Policy addresses research approvals, including Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) review, site authorisation (research governance) and post-approval reporting requirements. The policy addresses research integrity matters, including conflict of interest, authorship, financial management, intellectual property, and breaches of the code. The policy provides guidance on engaging consumers in research and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander considerations.
External Researchers Policy
Metro North regularly undertakes collaborative research with individuals who are not employed by Metro North. The External Researchers Policy outlines the mandatory requirements for external researchers who request access to a Metro North facility for the purposes of research.
Research compliance framework
Metro North expects all those who conduct or administer research to comply with the relevant legislation, regulatory guidelines, codes of conduct and policy as they relate to research.
| Title | URL | Description | Scope | Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research | https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/publications/australian-code-responsible-conduct-research-2018 |
| National Guideline | NHMRC |
| The National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research | https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/publications/national-statement-ethical-conduct-human-research-2023 | National Guideline | NHMRC | |
| Ethical conduct in research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and communities | https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/resources/ethical-conduct-research-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-peoples-and-communities | National Guideline | NHMRC | |
| Keeping research on track II | https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/resources/keeping-research-track-ii | National Guideline | NHMRC | |
| Ethical guidelines on organ and tissue donation and transplantation | https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/research-policy/ethics/ethical-guidelines-organ-and-tissue-donation-and-transplantation | National Guideline | NHMRC | |
| Ethical considerations in quality assurance and evaluation activities | https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/resources/ethical-considerations-quality-assurance-and-evaluation-activities | National Guideline | NHMRC | |
| Safety monitoring and reporting in clinical trials involving therapeutic goods | https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/publications/safety-monitoring-and-reporting-clinical-trials-involving-therapeutic-goods |
| National Guideline | NHMRC |
| Statement on consumer and community involvement in health and medical research | https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/publications/statement-consumer-and-community-involvement-health-and-medical-research | National Guideline | NHMRC | |
| AIATSIS Code of Ethics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research (the AIATSIS Code) | https://aiatsis.gov.au/research/ethical-research/code-ethics | National Guideline | AIATSIS | |
| Queensland Health Research Governance Officers | https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0026/147626/rgo_sop.pdf | Standard Operating Procedure | Queensland Health | |
| Queensland Health Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) Administrators | https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0034/147598/hrec_sop.pdf | Standard Operating Procedure | Queensland Health | |
| Research Management | https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/164162/qh-pol-013.pdf | Policy | Queensland Health | |
| National Standard Operating Procedures for Clinical Trials | https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/national-standard-operating-procedures-for-clinical-trials?language=en | National Guideline | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care | |
| National Principles for Teletrials in Australia | https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/national-principles-for-teletrials-in-australia?language=en | National Guideline | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care | |
| ICH Guideline for Good Clinical Practice [Integrated Addendum to ICH E6(R1): Guideline for Good Clinical Practice ICH E6(R2)] | https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/publication/publications/ich-guideline-good-clinical-practice | National Guideline | TGA | |
| Australian clinical trial handbook | https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/resource/guidance/Australian-clinical-trial-handbook | National Guideline | TGA | |
| General Retention and Disposal Schedule (GRDS) | https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/csd/business/records-and-information-management/disposing-of-records/disposal-schedules | Schedule | Queensland State Archived | |
| Health Sector (Corporate Records) Retention and Disposal Schedule | https://www.forgov.qld.gov.au/information-and-communication-technology/recordkeeping-and-information-management/recordkeeping/disposal-of-records/search-for-a-retention-and-disposal-schedule/health-sector-corporate-records-retention-and-disposal-schedule | Schedule | Queensland State Archives | |
| Health Sector (Clinical Records) Retention and Disposal Schedule | https://www.forgov.qld.gov.au/information-and-communication-technology/recordkeeping-and-information-management/recordkeeping/disposal-of-records/search-for-a-retention-and-disposal-schedule/health-sector-clinical-records-retention-and-disposal-schedule l-schedule/health-sector-clinical-records-retention-and-disposal-schedule | Schedule | Queensland State Archives | |
| Information access, use and disclosure | https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/1028292/qh-imp-484-2.pdf | Standard | Queensland Health | |
| User access management | https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/1032505/qh-gdl-469.pdf | Procedure | Queensland Health | |
| Research: Financial Management | https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/2065468/004413.pdf | Procedure | Metro North | |
| Conflict of Interest | https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/2111513/003365.pdf | Policy | Metro North | |
| Conflict of Interest: Declaring and Managing | https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/2111514/003366.pdf | Procedure | Metro North | |
| Research Involving Human Embryos and Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction Act 2003 (Qld) | https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2003-007 | Legislation | Queensland Government | |
| Research Involving Human Embryos and Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction Regulation 2015 (Qld) | https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/whole/html/inforce/current/sl-2015-0095 | Legislation (regulation) | Queensland Government | |
| Transplantation and Anatomy Act 1979 (Qld) | https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-1979-074 | Legislation | Queensland Government | |
| Public Health Act 2005 (Qld) | https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/inforce/2018-12-01/act-2005-048 | Legislation | Queensland Government | |
| Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld) | https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/whole/html/inforce/current/act-2009-014 | Legislation | Queensland Government | |
| Coroners Act 2003 (Qld) | https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2003-013 | Legislation | Queensland Government | |
| Guardianship and Administration Act 2000 (Qld) | https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/whole/html/inforce/current/act-2000-008 | Legislation | Queensland Government | |
| Hospital and Health Boards Act 2011 (Qld) | https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2011-032 | Legislation | Queensland Government | |
| Radiation Safety Act 1999 (Qld) | https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-1999-020 | Legislation | Queensland Government | |
| Radiation Safety Regulation 2021 (Qld) | https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/sl-2021-0125 | Legislation (regulation) | Queensland Government | |
| Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) | https://www.legislation.gov.au/Series/C2004A03712 | Legislation | Australian Government | |
| Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction Act 2002 (Cth) | https://www.legislation.gov.au/Series/C2004A01081 | Legislation | Australian Government | |
| Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002 (Cth) | https://www.legislation.gov.au/Series/C2004A01082 | Legislation | Australian Government | |
| Gene Technology Act 2000 (Cth) | https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2016C00792 | Legislation | Australian Government | |
| Gene Technology Regulations 2001 (Cth) | https://www.legislation.gov.au/Series/F2001B00162 | Legislation (regulation) | Australian Government | |
| Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (Cth) | https://www.legislation.gov.au/Series/C2004A03952 | Legislation | Australian Government | |
| Therapeutic Goods Regulations 1990 (Cth) | https://www.legislation.gov.au/Series/F1996B00406 | Legislation (regulation) | Australian Government | |
| Code of Practice for the Exposure of Human to Ionising Radiation for Research Purposes (2005) | https://www.arpansa.gov.au/regulation-and-licensing/regulatory-publications/radiation-protection-series/codes-and-standards/rps8 | Code of Practice | Australian Government ARPANSA | |
| Guidelines for Good Pharmacoepidemiology Practices (GPP) | https://www.pharmacoepi.org/resources/policies/guidelines-08027/ | Guideline | International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology | |
| Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld) | https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-2019-005 | Legislation | Queensland Government | |
| Raising a workplace complaint or grievance (employee guide) | https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0036/2679246/hr-complaints-kit-raising.pdf | Policy Guide | Metro North | |
| Handling a workplace complaint or grievance (manager guide) | https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0040/2679385/hr-complaints-kit-handling.pdf | Policy Guide | Metro North | |
| Receiving a workplace complaint or grievance (employee guide) | https://qheps.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0037/2679247/hr-complaints-kit-receiving.pdf | Policy Guide | Metro North | |
| Individual employee grievances | https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0025/164095/qh-pol-140.pdf | Policy | Queensland Health |