The University of Arizona

CATS

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Application Process and Forms:

» Who can apply

» Application Process

» CATS Forms

Who can apply to use the CATS?

  • Resources of the CATS are available to investigators in the clinical and basic science departments of the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Public Health, and the Southern Arizona Veteran's Administration Healthcare System (SAVAHCS).
  • Investigators from other institutions may use the CATS resources in collaboration with University of Arizona investigators
  • All protocols must include a University of Arizona clinical faculty member as a supervising physician.

Application Process

Initial Consultations:

Contact Susanne Olkkola, the CATS Assistant Director at 626-7680, to discuss the scope and concept of the study. Susanne will discuss the study with the CATS nursing management to determine if the study can be accommodated. A CATS application form and a copy of the full protocol will be necessary for a realistic appraisal of the time and services necessary to carry out the study. Susanne will also request the IRB project application and approval letter and a current, IRB-stamped, consent forms. Wherever possible, the investigator or the study coordinator should plan to meet with the Lead Nurse prior to making a budget to determine the true costs of carrying out the patient care portion of the protocol. Once Susanne has approved the project, the investigator will be asked to meet with nursing staff to conduct any necessary in-service, provide complete orders, develop pertinent study flow sheets and schedule subjects.

CATS Forms
MS Word icon Application Form
 (Available in MS Word format)

Coordination with the IRB and Sponsors:
Be sure to include language in your full protocol or grant application and your consent and authorization forms informing participants that this research will be conducted on the GCRC. Sample language is provided below.

Sample language for Consent Form:

PROCEDURES

This study will be conducted using the resources of the Clinical and Translational Science Research Center (CATS) and will involve interaction with CATS staff in addition to those employed by the investigator.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Staff of the Clinical and Translational Science Research Center (CATS) will have access to my research file to verify consent, record study data, and monitor my safety.

Sample Language for Authorization Form:

USE AND DISCLOSURE OF PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION

In addition to the investigator’s staff, the staff of the Clinical and Translational Science Research Center(CATS) will have limited access to my protected health information. The CATS will not disclose this information to any other party except as required to conduct the study itself or in the case of a medical emergency.