Q: Do you have a dedicated space for monitors when they visit?
A: Yes, comfortable monitoring room with internet access.
Q: Can Pain Research of Charleston accommodate many monitors per day?
A: Yes, multiple monitors can be accommodated
Q: Do monitors have access to the internet?
A: Yes, our facility has easy access to both public and private WIFI.
Q: Do monitors have access to a copier?
A: Yes, our facility has easy access to color and black/white printers.
Q: Do monitors have access to a fax machine?
A: Yes. 843-725-1244
Q: Do you have a kitchen available for monitors?
A: Yes, monitors have access to the Pain Specialists of Charleston staff kitchen
Q: What are your hours of operation?
A: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday – Friday
Q: Do you have a lab in your office?
A: Yes.
Q: What equipment do you have in your office?
A: Fully functional with list per Joanna
Q: Do you have a patient database?
A: Extensive research and medical practice database of over 20,000 patients.
Q: Do you use electronic medical records (EMR)?
A: Yes, we have an exclusive and fully integrated EMR. Our patient database can be segmented by diagnosis, treatment, zipcode, gender, etc.
Q: How much notice do you require before scheduling monitoring visits?
A: Monitor Dependent
Q: What airport should monitors use when flying to your facility?
A: Charleston International Airport (CHS) provides easy and quick access to our facility. The CHS airport is approximately 10 minutes from our facility and offers taxi and car rental services.
Q: How far away is the hospital from your research site?
A: Pain Research of Charleston is located one block away from Trident Hospital.
Q. Are there Rental Car Agencies conveniently located near Charleston International Airport:
A. Yes, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty offer rental services through the Charleston airport. Learn more via http://www.chs-airport.com/rentalcars.htm.
Q: How accessible is parking to your facility?
A: Pain Research of Charleston offers free, convenient and easy parking via our dedicated onsite parking lot.
Q: How much research experience do you have?
A: Four years.
Q: Do you have experience with electronic data capture (EDC)?
A: Extensive
Q: Do you have experience with IVRS?
A: Extensive
Q: Do you have experience with electronic diaries?
A: Extensive
Q: How do you recruit patients for clinical trials?
A: To recruit patients we use a combination of our own patient database, physician referrals, flyers, posters, and TV, radio, and newspaper ads.
Q: Who is the point of contact for regulatory submissions?
A: Joanna Jones is the research coordinator for Pain Research of Charleston. She can be reached at 843-637-4010.
Q: Who is the point of contact for the contract/budget?
A: Michael Edgar is the Director of Business Development for Pain Research of Charleston. He can be reached at 843-818-1181.
Q: Who acts as the primary signatory on the contracts?
A: Our Medical Director and Practice Founder, Edward Tavel Jr., MD is the primary signatory on contracts.
Q: What emergency procedures to you have available onsite?
A: Fully stocked Crash Cart, AED, O2 major Medical Center within 1 block of site.
Q: Does PRC have a hurricane or emergency preparedness plan?
A: Yes.
OR CHECKLIST
Secure 2° – 8° Centigrade Refrigerator
ECG Machines Centrifuges
Extensive Class 2 narcotic trial experience
Temperature Controlled, Locked, Drug Storage
Emergency meds and Oxygen
Major Medical Center less than 2 blocks from site
Site has dedicated space for monitors with internet, telephone, fax and copier access and easy access to hotels, and restaurants.
Calibrated Weigh Scales (Analog and Digital)
IV infusion capability
Access to radiology and ultrasound facilities including Bone Densitometer, Mammography and MRI
Access to Certified Endoscopy unit with 3 suites and recovery room (Colonoscopy and Upper Endoscopy, Sigmoidoscoy and Liver Biopsy)
Freezers (-20 degree)
Study Refrigerators
High speed DSL internet access
Wireless Internet Technology
Analog lines for data transmission
PC or Laptops for all staff
Parking
Lobby/Waiting room
Fully equipped exam rooms