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CRIHB Institutional Review Board

California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc.
Institutional Review Board (IRB) Policy
Effective Date: October 2008
I. Purpose
To establish an Institutional Review Board (IRB) of the California Rural Indian Health Board (CRIHB) to ensure that the rights and welfare of individuals and communities participating in research are protected. The IRB has the responsibility to review, and the authority to approve or disapprove research activities that are conducted by CRIHB staff, or that use data maintained by CRIHB. The IRB also has the authority to review documents that are produced from approved research. The IRB has the authority to establish conditions and requirements for approval to ensure that the activities and documents are both culturally sensitive and relevant to the American Indian individuals and communities who participate.
Click Here to View the CRIHB IRB Policy

For IRB Members
CRIHB Review Checklist (doc)
CRIHB Review Checklist (pdf)

For Staff and Researchers
CRIHB Expedited Waiver of Authorization
CRIHB IRB 1st Review Form
CRIHB IRB Continuation Review Form
CRIHB Claim of IRB Exemption

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  • Partnerships/Donations+

     Become part of the advocacy movement that represents
    "healthcare for all American Indian/Alaska Natives". 
    The California Rural Indian Health Board offers
    several partnership opportunities

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  • CRIHB Annual Awards+

    Nominate Now!

    CRIHB is seeking nominations for the Hall of Fame Awards
    Only 3 new inductees will be awarded
    CRIHB is also seeking nominations for the Annual Awards
    There are six award categories
    Nominate by August 13, 2012
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    to advertise at the Annual Board
    Meeting
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  • Call To Action+

    Want to get involved? Be sure to check out our "Call To Action" section and keep up to date on the important health issues affecting you and your family. You'll find important information on upcoming and ongoing legislative action, advocacy campaigns, and important Indian healthcare policy alerts. Read Federal Issues Updates or States Issues Updates.

  • In Memory+

    CRIHB HONORS THE
    PASSING
    OF
    Clarence Atwell
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  • Breaking News+


    America Reaffirms Health Care for Indian Country
    National Indian Health Board
    Washington, DC – The United States’ 564 federally‐recognized tribes claim victory with today’s
    historic passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The House passed the Senate’s
    health care reform bill by a vote of 219 to 212 which includes the reauthorization of the Indian Health
    Care Improvement Act (IHCIA), placing in effect health care legislation that American Indians and
    Alaska Natives have been requesting from Congress for the past ten years.     Read More.....



  • 40th History Books +

    The CRIHB 40th History Books are now available for sale
    Full Members: $15 per book
    Associate Members: $20 per book
    Non Members: $30 per book
    If you would like to order a copy, please send an email to nita.patel@crihb.net

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