Code of Massachusetts Regulations
115 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Title 115 CMR 10.00 - Research
Section 10.03 - Scope
Universal Citation: 115 MA Code of Regs 115.10
Current through Register 1518, March 29, 2024
(1) The provisions of 115 CMR 10.00 apply to any research, regardless of the source of funding, which meets one or more of the following conditions:
(a) any research activity that will take
place at an office of the Department, a facility or a location where the
provision of services or supports is purchased or subject to regulation by the
Department;
(b) a person receiving
services or supports provided or purchased by the Department is a participant,
unless the research in no way involves the Department or any
provider;
(c) the research involves
disclosure by the Department or provider of private information.
(2) No research within the scope of 115 CMR 10.03 may be conducted without the prior review and approval as required by the provisions of 115 CMR 10.00.
(3) No research project may be conducted which has been disapproved or terminated by the facility director, regional director, or head of the provider, as appropriate, or by the Commissioner or the Research Review Committee.
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