Protecting human research participants is of utmost importance. Even though your change project will not be implemented in the field and you will not be engaging with human subjects in this context, it is still critical that all healthcare professionals have a solid foundation in patient rights and protections within the realm of research.
It is essential that all healthcare professionals, whether or not they are currently involved in research studies, remain aware of regulatory policies and updates such as the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human SubjectsLinks to an external site., or Common Rule, that will take effect January 2019.
Review the Frequently Asked Questions on Requirements for Education at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) link here: https://humansubjects.nih.gov/requirement-educationLinks to an external site.
Download the PDF documents listed below. Read the detailed document by the NIH and then take the self-check quiz to check your understanding before completing this week’s assignment.
Protecting Human Research Participants Download Protecting Human Research Participants
Self-check QuizDownload Self-check Quiz
If you would like to review more information, you can go to the following link to view 12 recorded webinars related to Human Research Protection on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9r8cpgWs7j4