Providence Clinical Research (PCR) exists to meet the needs of sponsors,
community-based investigators and study subjects to optimize the safe, efficient
and timely conduct of high quality clinical research in the community setting. In
the spirit of the FDA's Critical Path Initiative and the NIH Roadmap: Reengineering the Clinical Research Enterprise
(http://nihroadmap.nih.gov), Providence Clinical Research provides critical
standards-based and performance-based services:
streamlined performance of clinical research services, with rapid regulatory submissions, rapid contract review and approval, rapid initiation, rapid enrollment, excellent recruitment, and responsive staff
eClinical technology
investigator support services (i.e., certified CRCs, study procurement,
contracts and budget negotiation and administration, IRB submissions,
regulatory updates, adverse event reporting assistance, study document
management and clinical trial management tools including state-of-the-art
eClinical technologies)
training, certification and continuing education programs
The staff at Providence Clinical Research bring extensive, cross-cutting clinical
research experience as well as in-depth knowledge of the needs of sponsors,
CRAs and investigators. All are dedicated to uncompromised quality, streamlined
performance and the highest standards of research.
PCR believes that the following criteria are central to the performance of high
quality clinical research:
Patient safety (good communication and reporting procedures)
Attention to detail
Clean, quality data on a timely basis
Excellent customer service
Sensitive to investigator/subject/sponsor needs (good communication)
Flexible to change
Trained support staff with career paths and low turnover rate
Staffing based upon workload
Clear assignment of responsibility and accountability
Optimized workflow and incorporation of technology
Able to plan ahead and implement
Well defined capabilities and focus
Each study given high priority with accessible, central contact person
GCP and human subjects protection training, education and certification
for staff and investigators
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