eProtocol™ FAQ’s  

 

What  is  eProtocol™?   • eProtocol™  is  web-­‐based  software  that  promotes  and  facilitates  protection  of  human   research  participants.   • eProtocol™  helps  assure  compliance  with  federal  regulations  for  human  research   protections.   • eProtocol™  is  used  by  researchers,  management  staff,  technical  teams,  committee   members,  and  reporting  units.     What  are  some  of  the  benefits  of  eProtocol™?  

 

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Intuitive,  online  interface  with  dynamic,  question-­‐based  forms  ("smart  forms")   Streamlined  administrative  processes  (including  the  elimination  of  duplicative  data   entry  for  common  compliance  processes)   Ability  to  modify  and  edit  drafts,  pause  form  completion  and  continue  later   Forms  that  can  be  completed  by  someone  other  than  the  form  signatory   Reporting  and  email  notification  features  

When  will  eProtocol™  be  available  to  PIs?   • Beginning  April  15,  2016.  

 

Will  all  my  protocols  be  available  in  the  new  system?   • At   system   launch   (April   15,   2016),   only   new   applications   will   be   processed   using   eProtocol™.   Active  protocols  initiated  prior  to  the  launch  will  continue  t o  be  processed   using  the  existing  submission  mechanisms.       • Existing  and  pending  protocols  will  be  migrated  into  eProtocol™  approximately   three  months  after  system  launch.    Study  numbers  will  remain  the  same.   Some   protocol  data  can  be  migrated  from  the  existing  electronic  systems.    Committee   staff,  not  PIs,  will  move  data  that  cannot  be  migrated  manually.  

 

How  do  I  access  eProtocol™?   1. Pick  an  internet  browser  (e.g.,  Safari,  Firefox,  Internet  Explorer)   2. Adjust  that  browser’s  settings  to  allow  popups   3. Go  to  the  URL  https://uhmanoa.keyusa.net/   4. Use  your  UH  email  username/password  to  log  on  

 

How  can  I  learn  more  about  using  eProtocol™?   • View  the  educational  videos  at    

 

https://www.hawaii.edu/researchcompliance/eprotocol-learning-videos  

Who  do  I  contact  if  I  need  help?   • For  help  navigating  the  IACUC  eProtocol™  application  and  submission  process,  contact   the  UH  ORC  Human  Studies  Program