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Find the updated Project Cover Sheet outline in the VAIRRS Toolkit for review. The new PCS will be deployed to the sandbox in the coming weeks. We suggest you take a moment to review the revised outline to ensure research office staff are aware of the upcoming changes. More detail regarding the updates can be found in the VAIRRS Library Updates section below.

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Recusals can be noted on the Reviews and Minutes page. Under the Voting section, you can add or remove recused committee members, and the recused members will be recorded in the minutes.

There have been a few modifications made to the following items:

Project Cover Sheet

• New questions for Cerner access
• COI response options updated
• Research Topic Areas
• Additional instructions and navigation tools

2.0A Determinations Request

• Removed options for pregnant women and non-Veterans
• Removed target dates

R&DC Forms

• The R&DC forms have been upgraded to Adobe fillable forms. The forms are available in the VAIRRS Toolkit and will be posted to IRBNet on March 18^th.

We are in the process of forming a VAIRRS Strategic Advisory Council (VSAC) that will be responsible for advising the VAIRRS Program on strategic initiatives for 2022 and beyond.

The goal of the VSAC is to ensure 1) we are meeting the needs of our end-users and 2) the impact of strategic initiatives on the field are understood and considered prior to implementation. Submit nominations for individuals you recommend to serve on the VSAC through the VAIRRS SharePoint portal: VAIRRS Strategic Advisory Council Nomination

Central Research Privacy Board (CRPB) Closure: On December 2, 2021, the Office of Research and Development (ORD) provided a status report to the nine VA sites relying on the CRPB. The referenced email conveyed that a status report would be sent concerning ORD plans for the VA CRPB continuation or closure. The ORD cited CRPB continuation would be contingent on increased utilization of the CRPB. There have been no new submissions to the CRPB since December 2nd. As such, ORD will close the VA CRPB on May 31, 2022, in compliance with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Section E, Termination Provisions. No new applications will be accepted by the CRPB, effective February 23, 2022. ORD will send formal closure letters to each of the nine sites in May 2022.

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