Low risk research
As per the National Statement chapter 2.1.6, low risk research is defined as 'the only foreseeable risk is one of discomfort. Research in which the risk for participants is more serious than discomfort is not low risk'.
All low-risk applications are submitted on GEMs via the Low-Risk pathway and reviewed out of session via the Expedited Review Panel. Low risk applications are not reviewed at full committee, unless they contain a request for waiver of consent, involve a vulnerable participant population or are being submitted under the National Mutual Acceptance (NMA).
Resources
- The SALHN Research Ethics Essentials provides guidance, tips and information on how to submit a high-quality ethics application and student involvement in clinical review (audits) / research projects
- The SALHN Research Hub has a Training Resources page contains useful resources to assist with the preparation, writing and submission of the application.
- Good Clinical Practice training is required by all listed investigators, as per National Clinical Trials Governance Framework action 1.2 and 1.6. A free Good Clinical Practice course can be found on our Training Resources page / A-CTEC.
Research Governance
For all research involving SALHN staff, patients, patient data or facilities, a Site-Specific Assessment (SSA) Governance application will be required. Research Governance is a review of the quality, safety, privacy, risk management, financial management and ethical acceptability of research specifically at SALHN. Please refer to our Research Governance page and Research Governance Essentials for more information.
Contact details
Institution: Southern Adelaide Local Health Network
HREC: Southern Adelaide Clinical
Email: Health.SALHNResearchHub@sa.gov.au
Phone: 08 8204 6453
Complaints contact person: Director — Research Operations
SAC HREC: Executive Officer
SALHN Research Governance: Research Governance Officer
Essential documents
- Additional HREC approvals i.e. AHREC, University
- HREA - in GEMs
- Protocol on the SALHN template
- Data Management plan
- PICF on the CTIQ template
- Surveys and questionnaires
- Recruitment material