Kaweah Delta Health Care District (KDHCD) has two governing bodies that
provide research oversight and guidance:
First, the Kaweah Delta Institutional Review Board (KD IRB) and
Second, the Research Oversight Committee (ROC). Prior to conducting research
at KDHCD, investigators must:
- Confirm completion of an affiliation agreement between KDHCD and the academic
institution
- Complete all required trainings of investigators conducting research at KDHCD
- Submit the proposed study through the KDHCD Research Portal
- Receive approval from both governing bodies
Below is more information and resources to assists researchers in completing
the requirements above.
Institutional Review Board
Governing Principles
The IRB’s authority is empowered by regulatory statutes and institutional
policies. While interpretive differences between these governing principles
may occur, it should be noted that regulations offering the most stringent
guidelines are always followed for the protection of human subjects. These
principles are upheld without regard to whether the research is subject
to federal regulation, with whom the research is conducted, or the source
of support for the research.
Meeting Dates: Second Thursday of Every Month
Submission Deadline: Fourteen (14) days prior to the meeting
For questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to contact us at
irb@kdhcd.org.
Research Oversight Committee
Mission and Vision
To promote and support quality research that is consistent with KDHCD’s
mission (to provide safe, high quality, customer-oriented and financially-strong
healthcare services that meet the needs of those we serve) and ultimately
leads to improved patient care and satisfaction.
The Kaweah Delta Research Oversight Committee (ROC) approves research proposals by:
- Considering how the research benefits the patient population that Kaweah
Delta Health Care District serves
- Evaluating if the proposed research is compatible with the mission and
vision of Kaweah Delta Health Care District
- Gathering a multidisciplinary team to coordinate the Kaweah Delta Health
Care District resources that are needed to complete the research
Meeting Dates: Fourth Thursday of Every Month
For questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to contact us at
research@kdhcd.org.