Radiology Research Coordination Unit (RRCU)

Index Procedure Visit

An index procedure visit, as part of a research study, is a critical event that requires careful planning and execution. We expect it to be time-consuming and requires significant effort from the research team to execute. This research labor may include activities such as:

• Pre-study visit prep
• Order entry and Scheduling
• Data collection and documentation
• Monitoring for Adverse Events

Brief Data-Collection Visits

Apart from index procedure visits, participants may have short follow-up appointments or visits focused solely for data collection purposes. These visits might involve:

• Administering questionnaires
• conducting interviews
• Obtaining specific measurements or samples
• Consenting

Regulatory Management

Researchers are required to submit various documents and information to internal committees and regulatory bodies for review and approval. Activities included:

• Initial and amendment submissions to Central or Local Institutional Review Board (IRB).
• Facilitation and communication of protocol-related information among the various internal committees involved in review process.
• Annual Continuing Reviews

Post-Award Management

The specified dollar amount is applied per visit, irrespective of visit duration or effort spent on the following responsibilities:

• Reviewing and approving billing, invoices, and facility fees for each study visit.
• Reviewing and approving billing and invoices from physician practice for each study visit.
• Track and maintain financial spreadsheets for the project.
• Invoicing the sponsor per milestone and follow up on payments.

Miscellaneous Project Management

Addressing contract amendments, equipment acquisition, monitor visit preparation, new monitor visits, etc.