Research

If you are a researcher and wish to apply for ethics consideration at West Gippsland Healthcare Group, please complete an ethics application using the QA_QI_ Audit Activity Application form joint form.

See Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) website's Research page for information on the research application process and access to the forms for submission via ERM (Ethical Review Manager) electronic Platform.

Forward your application to the Latrobe Regional Hospital Human Research Ethics Committee contact to HREC@lrh.com.au.

The WGHG representative on the LRH Committee is WGHG Director Allied and Community Health Audra Fenton.

Please note: All ethics applications need to be approved /discussed internally with your manager before completing documentation.

For ongoing approved projects/ research please contact Performance Improvement Unit for assistance on 03 5623 0860 or email piusupport@wghg.com.au or alternatively contact Office of Research at LRH on 03 5173 8156 or at HREC@lrh.com.au.