Event Details
IG for Clinical Research, Research Databases and Trials
What is it about?
This online workshop will provide experienced insights and guidance for data protection law, Covid-19 based research regulations and post-Brexit practicalities for clinical research, trials and research databases. With a proven track record of providing attendees the opportunity to delve into the practicalities of applying consent and contracts, this one day course has previously been described as 'very informative and well run' as well as offering 'excellent training whether new to the area or as a refresher' and a 'great overview, with good interaction and useful Q&A opportunities.'
Why should you attend?
By bringing information governance to the front of your mind, in a research context and sharing study examples this online public sector course will enable you to:
- Meet each other - turn on your videos and microphones in the breakout rooms and really interact with your peers
- Watch speakers presentations and enagage in Q&A - in the main conference room with your workshop leaders
- Take part in facilitated interactive sessions – enabled by moderators in the breakout rooms
- Feedback and engage – take advantage of opportunities to share your experiences with speakers and attendees
Key learning outcomes
As an accurate reflection of the latest changes in the law, this NHS and public sector course will contain the most up to date information in the field and will provide information updates on:
- Data protection law: making sure you are all on the same page
- Covid-19 based research regulations: what has changed and what is next?
- Understanding and applying consent: consent for privacy, confidentiality and participation
- Contracts: discover the data protection duties most often missed and what to look for
- Post-Brexit Practicalities: explore sponsors, CROs and why where they are matters
Who should attend?
This course is of benefit to any Public-sector Research and Development Unit based in Acute Trusts, Ambulance Services, CCGs, Charities, Health Boards, Mental Health Trusts, Networks and Universities. Past attendees include:
- Clinical Data Managers and Clinical Audit Researchers
- Research and Development Practitioners, Nurses and Officers
- Programme and Project Managers and Commercial Operations Manager
- Clinical Studies Officer and Research Site Co-ordinator
- Information Governance Manager and Data and Information Managers
- Directors of Pharmaceutical Liaison, Psychological Services and Biomedical Research
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Past events
This online course follows from 'IG for Clinical Research, Trials and Research Databases' which took place online on Tuesday 26th January 2021 where the content was rated 4* or above by all attendees. Feedback included: 'I enjoyed the discussion groups and felt they were moderated well. The day was clearly well organised' with 'excellent presentations and excellent delivery' and 'extremely informative.'
By pairing presentations with Q&A and interactive sessions, this online course will offer an engaging and well rounded picture of information governance in a clinical research setting.
9.00 | Join, tech support and instructions |
9.30 | Opening remarks Amy Ford, Managing Consultant and Joe Stock, Senior Consultant, Kaleidoscope Data Privacy Consultants |
An introduction to data protection law: making sure we’re all on the same page | |
9.40 | Delve into the basics of data protection law in a clinical research trial setting Data protection laws and common law duty of confidentiality for clinical research New EDPB guidance discovered |
Covid-19 based research regulations: what has changed and what next | |
10.00 | Changing Covid-19 based research regulations and Control of Patient Information (COPI) notice What are the next steps? What will the regulations look like and what does it mean for research? |
10.20 | Question and answer session |
10.30 | Interactive session: Data protection law and COPI This is your opportunity to network, share your experiences of data protection law and COPI with your peers and collectively discuss solutions to common challenges. |
10.50 | Screen break |
11.00 | Feedback from interactive session: Data protection law and COPI An opportunity to feedback to the wider group via moderators the key discussion points raised in individual breakout rooms. |
Understanding and applying consent: consent for privacy, confidentiality and participation | |
11.10 | Discover models for consent: what is consent, when do you need it and what does it mean? Take away a greater understanding different types of consent and what they mean for you Explore explicit consent, consent to contact and consent to consent |
11.50 | Question and answer session |
12.00 | Interactive session: Understanding and applying consent This is your opportunity to network, share your experiences of applying consent with your peers and collectively discuss solutions to common challenges. |
12.20 | Lunch break |
12.50 | Feedback from interactive session: Understanding and applying consent An opportunity to feedback to the wider group via moderators the key discussion points raised in individual breakout rooms. |
Contracts: The data protection duties most often missed and what to look for | |
1.00 | Explore the practicalities and importance of contracts on IG for clinical research Guidance for contracts for data protection Understand what you should be looking out for |
1.50 | Question and answer session |
2.00 | Interactive session: Contracts for data protection This is your opportunity to network, share your experiences of contracts for data protection with your peers and collectively discuss solutions to common challenges. |
2.20 | Screen break |
2.30 | Feedback from interactive session: Contracts for data protection An opportunity to feedback to the wider group via moderators the key discussion points raised in individual breakout rooms. |
Post-Brexit Practicalities: Sponsors, CROs and why where they are matters | |
2.40 | Regulatory regime: what has changed post-Brexit for trials and research database? Understand the future of post-Brexit regulation for clinical research What are the regulations and what needs to change? |
2.50 | Question and answer session |
3.00 | Interactive session: Post-Brexit practicalities This is your opportunity to network, share your experiences of the practicalities of IG post-Brexit with your peers and collectively discuss solutions to common challenges. |
3.20 | Feedback from interactive session: Post-Brexit practicalities An opportunity to feedback to the wider group via moderators the key discussion points raised in individual breakout rooms. |
3.30 | Closing remarks |
Both Amy and Joe will bring their extensive experience and knowledge to guide you through this informative workshop. One attendee from January's course commented: 'I found the presenters to be extremely knowledgeable, I wish I could have half their knowledge. Well Done!'
Amy Ford
Joe Stock
Pricing Structure
This pricing structure applies across this conference and related events
- £299+VAT for 1 NHS or Public Sector place
- £249 + VAT (each) for two or three NHS or public sector places
- £199 + VAT (each) for four or more NHS or public sector places
- £599 + VAT one commercial organisation place
- Commercial companies are also invited to sponsor this day please contact sarah.kemm@sbk-healthcare.co.uk for further details
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Reservations
If your funding has not yet been secured or you would like to hold your place with no obligation, you can reserve your place with us. Please email reservemyplace@sbk-healthcare.co.uk with your details:
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Terms & Conditions
Travel
Travel is not included in the conference fee. It is the responsibility of each delegate to make their way to the conference venue in adequate time. The conference organisers are not liable for any delays or non-attendance resulting from delayed or suspended transportation.
Cancellations
A full refund of fees will be made only for cancellations received in writing 28 days before the date of the event (less £90 administration charge). Notice of cancellation must be received in writing and submitted by contacting us here. Should you need to cancel your registration after this date, the registration fee remains payable in its entirety although a substitution will be accepted and conference documentation will be provided. You are still entitled to conference documentation in the event of cancellation.
Substitutions & Name Changes
Substitutions for delegates unable to attend after registering are acceptable at any time. To inform us of a name change, please contact us here. It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the conference organisers to alter the venue, content, speakers or the timing of the programme. We will endeavour to keep you abreast of such changes but any unavoidable change to the conference format will not constitute a reason to refund the conference fee. Should the event be postponed, we will endeavour to reschedule the event. If, for reasons beyond the control of the conference organiser, the event is cancelled, a full refund will be made. We do not accept any liability for any incurred costs resulting from a postponement or cancellation.
Certification of Attendance
A certificate for Continuing Professional Development will be given to each participant who completes the course, as a record of your continuing professional training and development.
Fee
Registration fees are payable in advance. The fee includes documentation, refreshments and lunch, it does not include travel costs or accommodation. If your fee has not been received prior to the event, delegates without proof of payment will be asked for either a credit card guarantee on the day or to sign a proof of attendance form.
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Additional Documentation
If you are unable to attend or would like to pick up an additional set of documentation on the day, the event documentation is available for purchase at £89 per set.