The Institutional Official overseeing the Human Research Protection Program can provide guidance related to the ethical principles and regulatory requirements for the protection of the safety, rights, and welfare of human research participants.
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Healthcare Compliance and Privacy
The Office of Healthcare Compliance & Privacy, based at UConn Health, focuses on the implementation of a Healthcare Compliance and Privacy Program directly relevant to operations and patient care in clinical environments and related business functions. Within the Office, the Compliance team serves as a resource for all members of the UConn Health community in providing education and guidance on healthcare compliance matters and responding to reports of alleged non-compliance with related laws, federal healthcare program requirements, and institutional policies. Read More…
Export Control
Research Compliance Services can answer questions on regulations that govern how certain information, technologies, and commodities can be transmitted overseas or to a foreign national on U.S. soil.
Ethics
The Ethics Liaison can answer questions and concerns regarding the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials, addressing topics such as gifts, outside employment, financial benefits/gains, contracts with the state and appearance fees.
Environmental Health and Safety (UConn Health)
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) at UConn Health is dedicated to the health, safety and welfare of our research, medical, dental and support communities in the fields of environmental safety, biological safety, chemical safety and radiation safety.
Environmental Health and Safety (UConn Storrs and Regionals)
The Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) supports and promotes a culture of safety, environmental protection, and compliance at the University by providing leadership in the identification and management of safety, health, and environmental risks. Read More…
Drug Free Schools – Students
Wellness and Prevention Services can answer questions regarding drug and alcohol abuse prevention policies, programs and resources for University Students and can provide guidance on Drug Free Schools and Campuses Act requirements.
Drug Free Schools – Employees
The Office of Faculty and Staff Labor Relations (LR) can answer questions regarding drug and alcohol abuse prevention policies, programs and resources for University Employees and can provide guidance on Drug Free Schools and Campuses Act requirements.
Discrimination/ Discriminatory Harassment/Sexual Harassment
The Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) is responsible for objectively investigating complaints of discrimination and harassment based on protected classification to determine if employee conduct violates the University’s non-discrimination policies. Where investigations reveal the presence of discriminatory or harassing behavior, OIE is responsible for making recommendations that are designed to mitigate the effects of discriminatory conduct. Read More…
Conflicts of Interest in Research
A Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI) in Research exists when the University, through its designated official(s), reasonably determines an Investigator’s Significant Financial Interest (SFI) is related to a research project and could directly and significantly affect the design, conduct or reporting of the research. Read More…