INDICATOR

COMPLIANCE (%)

ACTION POINTS

TARGET DATE FOR FULL COMPLIANCE

17. Is there a system to ensure that all researchers in your organisation are aware of the Data Protection Act and other guidance related to handling information?

Yes

i)                    maintain performance monitoring as at 5

18. Do you have a system in place to inform service users and members of the public about research being undertaken in the organisation?

30%

i)                    continue to disseminate information about research through display boards in the organisation

ii)                   develop access to information about research in progress and priorities for development.  This will be developed for both the sighted and visually impaired and will include local information in the first instance but also national and international research through the internet

iii)                 develop and improve access to information for those who do not speak English

Ongoing

March 2004

March 2004

19. Are there arrangements in place to ensure that all research is published or otherwise appropriately disseminated?

100%

i)                    continue to monitor performance standards for dissemination including the ‘closedown’ review to ensure that it covers all aspects of dissemination and informs future projects

ii)                   develop systems to monitor and evaluate changes in clinical practice as a result of research findings.  Link collaboratively with the Clinical Governance Team to achieve this

Ongoing

March 2004

20. Are there appropriate written agreements with sponsors/funders in place for all funded work in the organisation?

i)                    maintain performance monitoring as at 5

Ongoing

i)                    maintain performance monitoring as at 5 that includes membership of a research accountant on the research governance  team

Ongoing

i)                    all financial transactions relating to Research and Development are subject to internal control and audit and are handled in accordance with the Trust’s Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions.

i)                    maintain contract with IP advisers (Medius) and work collaboratively to ensure maximum identification and exploitation of intellectual property

ii)                   review IP arrangements regularly to ensure best value for money

Ongoing

March 2003

i)                    as above

Ongoing