Research Application

Prior to approval for conducting research at Deer Lodge Centre, the following must be submitted to the Research Committee:

1. Deer Lodge Centre Research Application form (below).
2. Copy of the final Research Ethics Board (REB) Approval letter
   (Note: This does not indicate the authorization to conduct study at Deer Lodge Centre).
3. Budget information, if applicable.
4. Electronic copy of all information to be provided to Study Participants including consent forms,
   information sheets and measures.
5. WRHA or University Photo ID will be required.

Notes:

1. Incomplete submissions will cause a delay in receiving Deer Lodge Centre Approval.
2. Research requests may be considered based on how they align with the following area(s) of the Deer Lodge Centre Strategic Plan:
   • Enhance the client /family experience
   • Assist in improving the quality of client services that are being provided
   • Nurture the potential and explore possibilities for clients/family/staff
   • Help improve patient flow
   • Enhance partnerships with clients/families/health providers and the community
   • Promote Dignity and Respect
3. Research can be undertaken once Request for Access has been approved.
4. Investigators and all study personnel are required:
   • To have attended a WRHA PHIA orientation in the last three years
   • Sign the WRHA Pledge of Confidentiality
   • If required contact Deer Lodge Centre Privacy Officer at 204‐831‐2164
5. Extension of studies must resubmit the Access Process (Committee Approval).
6. Upon completion of the study, please forward a completed copy of the “FINAL STUDY STATUS REPORT” to [email protected].
7. All those who carry out research at the Centre must provide the Deer Lodge Centre Research Program Committee and the host department/unit with a written copy of the research results and must credit the Centre in all publications and presentations unless this is mutually agreed to be inappropriate.