May 2005

The Organization may in its discretion permit visitors to attend IRB meetings.  The following procedures must be in place to protect the privacy and confidentiality of deliberations:

• IRB staff should be notified to allow screening of the agenda
• The presence of the visitor should be noted in the minutes
• Visitors will be asked to sign a confidentiality statement and will be asked to leave the room for discussions that should only occur in executive session.