Okla. Admin. Code § 310:2-31-13

Current through Vol. 41, No. 19, June 17, 2024

Section 310:2-31-13 - Research Integrity Officer (RIO)

(a) The Commissioner will appoint the Research Integrity Officer (RIO) who will have primary responsibility for implementation of these procedures. The RIO Officer will be an OSDH employee who is well qualified to handle the procedural requirements involved and is sensitive to the varied demands made on those who conduct research, those who are accused of misconduct, and those who report apparent misconduct in good faith.

(b) The RIO will appoint the inquiry and investigation committees and ensure that necessary and appropriate expertise is secured to carry out a thorough and authoritative evaluation of the relevant evidence in an inquiry or investigation. The RIO will do everything possible to ensure that confidentiality is maintained.

(c) The RIO will assist inquiry and investigation committees and all employees in complying with these procedures and with applicable standards imposed by government or external funding sources. The RIO shall maintain files of all documents and evidence.

(d) The RIO reports to ORI will keep ORI apprised of any developments during the course of the inquiry or investigation that may affect current or potential Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) funding for the individual(s) under investigation or that PHS needs to know to ensure appropriate use of federal funds and otherwise protect the public interest.

(e) The RIO has the responsibility under 42 C.F.R. Part 50 and 93 for the completion and submission of the institution's annual report to the federal ORI.

Okla. Admin. Code § 310:2-31-13

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 36, Issue 24, September 3, 2019, eff. 9/13/2019

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 24, September 1, 2021, eff. 9/11/2021