10A NCAC 48B .1102       BENCHMARK 29

(a)  Benchmark: The local health department shall ensure that its participation in research meets ethical standards.

(b)  Activity: 

(1)           The local health department shall develop and implement policies ensuring that state and federal requirements are followed regarding the rights of participants in local public health research programs and requiring that any requests to access health department clients have Institution Review Board approval obtained by the host research organization.

(2)           The local health department shall develop and implement policies for participation in research activities that impact its clients or community members.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 130A-34.1;

Temporary Adoption Eff. January 1, 2006;

Eff. October 1, 2006;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 5, 2016.