The National Framework for Governance, Management and Support of Health Research is an initiative by Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) to establish standardized procedures for conducting health research within the Irish health services. Launched in 2021, the framework aims to ensure that health research is ethically sound, legally compliant, and effectively managed. The framework emphasizes that any use of such sensitive data must align with the consent granted, adhere to applicable privacy regulations, and uphold ethical principles. This approach ensures that research activities respect participants' rights and comply with legal and ethical standards.
Health Service Executive (HSE) National Framework for Governance, Management and Support of Health Research
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Country | Ireland |
Start date | 2021 |
Annual Budget | n/a |
Responsible organisation(s) | Government agency |
Target group(s) | Civil society|Established researchers|Higher education institutes|Students|Junior researchers|Private R&D|Research support staff|Public research institutes |
Policy instrument type | policy instrument providing a set of guidelines, procedures, and best practices |
The RGMS framework aims at:
- Ethical Oversight: Ensuring that all health research activities adhere to ethical standards and protect the rights and well-being of participants.
- Legal Compliance: Aligning research practices with applicable laws and regulations to maintain legal integrity.
- Operational Efficiency: Streamlining processes to facilitate the efficient conduct of research, thereby reducing administrative burdens.
- Capacity Building: Developing the necessary infrastructure and support systems to enhance research capabilities within the health services.
The HSE framework for the Governance, Management and Support of Research (RGMS framework) seeks to protect research participants by ensuring that the research activity we host is ethically sound, and that the participants’ data will be protected and safe.|It also aims to facilitate research for staff and collaboration with academic institutions while allowing the HSE to comply with its legal and regulatory obligations, which is, in turn, essential to guarantee public trust.
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