Every REB/IRB office faces different systems, pressures, and challenges.
Some run incredibly well. Others work just as hard, but struggle with bottlenecks, unclear workflows or unnecessary duplication.
The difference usually isn’t effort. It’s structure.
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No Two REBs/IRBs Operate the Same Way
Our 360° REB/IRB Audit
A comprehensive review of your REB/IRB program to identify inefficiencies, strengthen processes, and support compliant, timely reviews.
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Conversations with staff and leadership to understand day-to-day operations
Review of SOPs, policies, templates, and internal guidelines
Assessment of timelines: time to first review, turnaround, and where delays occur
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Evaluation of risk-based and proportionate review practices
Analysis of staffing structure relative to workload and budget
Identification of redundancies and operational inefficiencies
Benchmarking against established REB/IRB best practices
What You Can Expect
After the audit and implementation of our recommendations, organizations commonly experience:
More predictable and reasonable review timelines
Smoother and more consistent workflows
Reduced redundancies and unnecessary burden
Reduced budget strain through operational efficiencies
Lower stress across the office and improved team functionality
Improved staff capacity without necessarily increasing headcount
Why This Matters
When systems aren't optimized, the impact is felt everywhere.
Delays in ethics reviews
Increased strain on staff
Budget pressure and inefficiencies
Frustration across teams and researchers
Inconsistent workflows and communication gaps
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Our goal is to bring clarity, structure, and efficiency to your REB operations so your team can focus on what truly matters: ethical research.
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The 360° Optimization Program™
A complete operational and systems review designed to improve how your REB/IRB functions day-to-day.
Designed to:
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Streamline workflows
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Improve predictability
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Reduce redundancies
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Support staff capacity
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Ease operational pressure
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Improve overall office function
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Why This Matters
A focused review designed to identify bottlenecks, workflow issues, and opportunities for improvement.
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Workflow mapping (intake review → decision)
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Bottleneck identification
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Turnaround time analysis
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Communication flow review
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Recommendations report