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In each issue of the VAIRRS Newsletter (every other month), a leading site utilizing the VAIRRS program is selected as a VAIRRS Ambassador. Facilities are evaluated based on participation, enthusiasm and commitment to improving the system and contributing to the benefits the VAIRRS enterprise has to offer. The selected VAIRRS ambassador serves as a great role model to other sites across the country, who want to learn more about VAIRRS and how the program can make their job more efficient and effective.
Background: In October 2021, the VAIRRS Site Support Program was established to assist sites with administrative tasks to ensure a successful and efficient adoption of IRBNet. The pilot cohort of sites selected (Cohort 1) requested support from VAIRRS due to the administrative hurdles they experienced as they implemented IRBNet at their respective research programs. Over the last year, each site worked with a member of the VAIRRS Support Team to fill the gap in their administrative processes, aid in validating projects and increase their PCS completion rates. Site support for Cohort 1 has concluded and the sites have graduated, successfully sustaining their administrative processes. Cohort 1 facilities are excited to share their experiences, challenges and successes throughout the IRBNet implementation process and their experience with the VAIRRS Site Support program.
Due to the success of this program, VAIRRS will continue to offer administrative support to the field and have already identified candidates for Cohort 2. If you are interested in learning more about the Site Support program, contact the VAIRRS Support Team at VAIRRS@va.gov.
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