Neuro Procedure: Research with Human Subjects - application and guideline reminders
updated October 29, 2020
Neuro Procedure
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RESEARCH WITH HUMAN SUBJECTSUpdated October 29
Current on-site research with human subjects may continue with people in the following four categories:
IMPORTANT Within the above three groups, subjects 70 years of age and older already coming into The Neuro for these purposes can still participate in research activities. New subjects 70 years and older cannot be recruited for studies until further notice.
Patients enrolled in clinical trials. Patients who are scheduled to come in for regular care or treatment. Patients who are scheduled to be seen by physicians on a regular basis. Patients already enrolled in on-going longitudinal studies, with the exception of people over 70 years of age. All in-person studies with healthy control subjects of all ages are CANCELLED until further notice.These directives will be reassessed on November 23 or as the situation evolves.
Research Ramp-up Reminders and Updates
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COVID 19: Dealing with stress and anxiety
Resources are available to help staff and students who are feeling anxiety, panic or stress.
McGILL SUPPORT FOR STAFF AND STUDENTSMcGill HR offers an employee family-assistance program. Call the toll-free number, 1-844-880-9142, or go to https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/benefits/eap
Neuro Facilities Services during COVID-19 ramp-down period
Neuro Facilities will be working remotely from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. For any requests or inquiries, please email facilities.neuro [at] mcgill.ca. CONTACTSCode-related emergencies inside the building (flood, fire, chemical spill, medical, etc.), dial 55555 from internal phone.
Emergencies outside the building, please call 911.
Mail Room (Internal mail) & General Stores operations COVID-19
Mail RoomReceives all Canada Post packages only and internal mail
Room: RVH - E.372 Dispatch Center Phone: 514 934-1934 Ext. 54000 Dial “4” for Neuro Leave message only
Operating hours7 am to 8 pm Monday to Friday
Delivery RoundsMonday, Wednesday, Friday, around noon
CO2 delivery to The Neuro during research ramp-down period
Update: Wednesday, March 25
Please see this updated memo with information about PRAXAIR and MEGS deliveries.
Work remotely during COVID-19
In the current climate, the well-being of our entire community - staff, patients and students - is at the forefront of our thinking. We are moving quickly to promote social distancing.
As of Monday the 16th of March, and until we communicate otherwise, all Institute (McGill) employees are expected to work remotely, unless otherwise notified. Managers are asked to exchange with their employees to plan for the coming weeks.
New rules governing events and gatherings at The Neuro
In order to limit potential exposure to COVID-19, The Neuro has adopted additional special measures for gatherings and events within The Neuro complex, including Neuro activities in other buildings such as the Lyman Duff and Ludmer buildings.
