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VAIRRS data integrity continues to improve. At of the start of February, 54% of overall project status flags and 56% of institutional review board (IRB) risk level issues were resolved since the launch of the "Data Integrity" page on the Field Staff Reporting (FSR) Dashboard in June 2024. The "Data Integrity" page provides each VAIRRS site with the data and tools needed to ensure the accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability of their program’s data.
Please Note: Overall project status includes the Research and Development Committee (RDC) blank yellow flags. Overall project status flags occur when a project's status is inconsistent with boards outside of the RDC. IRB issues occur when a discrepancy exists between IRB status and risk level.
The goal of the VAIRRS team is to remove all flags and issues within the system to ensure VA researchers have access to the most accurate data. Help us improve data integrity. Please continue to review any overall project status flags on an ongoing basis and send them to reviewers or committees to make the necessary updates.
Visit the FSR Dashboard (VA access only) and use the left-hand navigation section to see your site's "Data Integrity" page.
If this is your first time accessing the FSR Dashboard, please complete the FSR Dashboard Request Form to gain access.
We are continuously working to improve the "Data Integrity" page on the FSR Dashboard to enhance and facilitate the user experience. If you would like to speak with the dashboard team about a particular data insight relevant to a specific business need, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Contact the VAIRRS Support Team
VAIRRS is uniquely positioned to assist VA facilities in the conduct of VA research and can withstand the changing pressures of their research needs, including:
Study Team Tracking Wizard Completion Campaign
The Study Team Tracking (STT) Wizard completion rate is currently at 43%. Please continue to work with site administrators to ensure all STTs are submitted.
IRB Information Sheet Wizard Completion Campaign
In February 2025, IRB Information Sheet Wizards are 79% completed. Please continue to ensure all human research projects are recorded in IRBNet, including all human research projects under the oversight of an external IRB.
PCS Wizard Completion Campaign
In February 2025, the active Project Cover Sheets (PCS) completion rate stands at 90% with 16,387 completed wizards. The VAIRRS team thanks everyone for their dedication to this effort. Completed PCS wizards are the foundation of the VAIRRS database, which serves as a critical information source for ORD and VHA leadership. Please continue to ensure all new and active projects conducted at your facility have completed a PCS wizard. If you have questions regarding Project Cover Sheets, reference the VAIRRS FAQs or contact VAIRRS@va.gov.