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To be a clinical research associate (CRA) during Covid-19 outbreak
1. TO BE A CRA
DURING COVID-19
OUTBREAK
S. Nur Simsir, 2020
a personal perspective
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3. There is one area where the world isn't
making much progress: preparedness.
This failure should concern us all,
because history has taught us we can
affected from a global pandemic or
crisis.
6. Adapting to changes
quickly
The ability to blend the
crisis with humor
Focusing on solutions
To be a pioneer in the
rapid implementation
of the solutions at
sites.
Open communication
and providing
information from sites
to sponsor
Owning the Issues and
Avoiding taking Initiative
STRENGTHS AREAS
7. Managing the
excitement of getting
the result fast
Avoiding thinking like
someone working at
the site
Leading the
development of the site
staff' initiative skills
Spending energy
incorrectly when
solving problems
Be patient while
waiting for guidance
/advise for topics not
CRA responsible
Be aware of escalation
topics
IMPROVEMENT AREAS
11. You should have an answer to
that question within the
months-long pandemic period,
if you have researched it.
12. • The data management strategy was one of the key issues that would make the trial succeed or fail.
• Protocol amendmends for implementing an Ebola vaccine trial in an Ebola-affected country
• And more...
13. CRAs work by touching so many areas and
points that they can lose their main role
from time to time. Since CRAs have a lot
of responsibilities, they see every issue at
their own risk. However, this is not true.
Could it be the most important area of
development that spending energy on
subjects not in their own competence
or management?
Spend our energy in the right place !
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15. Clinical Research countinity at the site
Patient visit windows and visit procedures
Clinical Supply Safety
Data entry and query follow up
Patient safety
Site staff changes
Procedure changes
Training requirements
Essential document management
16. Next month
What do you get priority
at the moment?
In the meantime Short Term
Long Term
What do you need to
focus for next step?
What do you plan for
short term ?
What do you success
in long term?
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PERSONAL BUSINESS PLAN & TIMELINE