IEC
Institutional Ethics Committee
B. K. L. Walawalkar Hospital
Re-registered with DCGI, Registration No. ECR/755/Inst/MH/2015/RR-22
DHR: EC/NEW/INST/2023/MH/0361
The B.K.L.Walawalkar Hospital- Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) was established in August 2015 as per the ICMR and ICH- GCP guidelines for Ethics Committees, with a mandate for combined scientific and ethics review of research projects being conducted at B.K.L.Walawalkar Hospital.
Institutional Ethics Committee of B.K.L.Walawalkar Hospital- (BKLWH) hereafter referred to as “IEC” was established to formalize and specify Institution’s commitment to the promotion of high scientific and ethical standards in patient care, professional education, clinical research, and community interests.
Timely review of research proposals and the safeguarding of high ethical standards formed the basis of the IEC review process. These are essential for clinical research including student research, investigator initiated research, extramural, intramural funded research and multi-centric multinational research.
Since its inception, IEC has held 75 full board meetings and reviewed 231 Investigator Initiated Projects till 15.07.2023, which includes Biomedical Health Research and Clinical Research.
Mandate
The IEC through its delegated sub-committees, functions independently for maintaining a consistent scientific and ethical framework for patient care and research, and for integrating ethical values into practice, policy relationships, and organizational activities.
The purpose of the IEC is to cultivate a pluralistic and democratic exchange of scientific and ethical values and concerns, and to critically analyze them while looking for opportunities to enhance the scientific and ethical integrity of Institution.
The mandate of the IEC essentially is to promote patient care through a scientific and ethical approach to research and education.
The terms of reference for the IEC are as follows
| 1 | Ensure the highest scientific and ethical standards of research at BKLW Rural Medical College And Hospital, Sawarde, Chiplun. |
| 2 | Review and approve, proposals for clinical, basic or translational research projects (Intra and Extra mural) for scientific and ethical content. |
| 3 | Improve ethical standards and issue guidelines on ethical dilemmas related to patient care services. |
| 4 | To function as a forum to advise the administration in case of any ethical issues that may arise from patients, families or public. |
| 5 | To maintain our leadership as a national standard of reference in all fields. |
| 6 | To issue and periodically, update and revise SOP s and guidelines for effective functioning of IEC as and when necessary. |
| 7 | Continuing education in clinical research bioethics and ethical aspects of clinical practice by seminars, workshops and interactive discussions for all categories of staff members including nursing and paramedical staff. |
| 8 | To initiate and commission research studies on ethical aspects of practice in BKLWH, Sawarde, Chiplun. |
| 9 | The committee does not address or interfere in matters of administration, nor does the committee function as a grievance cell for staff members. |
Meeting Schedule
IEC, BKLWH will meet on Third Saturday of every month at 07.00 p.m. (unless otherwise notified) in the Meeting room, OPD Building , B.K.L.Walawalkar Hospital, Diagnostic & Research Center, Kasarwadi, Post Sawarde, Taluka-Chiplun- 415606
Composition
IEC is multidisciplinary and multi-sectorial in composition.
IEC is composed of a minimum of 7, and maximum of 15 members. The members are selected so as to have an equitable representation of all specialties in BKLWH, Sawarde. It includes scientific and non-scientific members, clinicians and non – clinicians, a clinical pharmacologist, members of the community, a lawyer-expert in ethics, a social worker / layperson / patient representative to represent different points of view.
IEC consist of fifty percent of its members who are not affiliated to BKLWH, Sawarde.
The Committee comprises of Chairperson, Co-Chairperson, Member Secretary, and other active members who represent an appropriate balance of professional, ethical, legal, cultural, educational, and community interests.
The Committee has adequate representation of age, gender, community, etc. to safeguard the interests and welfare of all sections of the community / society. Members are expected to be aware of local, social and cultural norms, as this is the most important social control mechanism.
The members have various backgrounds to promote complete and adequate review of research activities conducted by BKLWH, Sawarde.
Composition of IEC
BKLWH –Institutional Ethics Committee has been reconstituted form 11.08.2021 to 10.08.2023
| Sr no | Name | Position | Affiliation | Affiliation Status | Gender | Expertise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr.Mahendra Gulati |
Chairperson | A201, Gold Coast Ivory, Estate Banner Road, Near Green Park Hotel Banner, Pune 8 | Non Affiliated | Male | Radiologist |
| 2 | Dr. Arvind S. Yadav |
Member Secretary | BKL Walawalkar Rural Medical College, Sawarde | Affiliated | Male | Basic Medical Scientist |
| 3 | Dr.Shripad Banavali |
Member | Professor & Consultant Hematologists- Oncologist, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. 11/A, JyotiSadan, Sitaladevi Temple Road, Mahim, Mumbai – 400016. | Non Affiliated | Male | Clinician |
| 4 | Dr. Shivaleela Baraeade |
Member | BKL Walawalkar Rural Medical College, Sawarde | Affiliated | Female | Clinical Pharmacologist |
| 5 | Dr. Sunita Patil |
Member | BKL Walawalkar Rural Medical College, Sawarde | Affiliated | Female | Clinical Pharmacologist |
| 6 | Mr. Suresh S. Pakale |
Member | Advocate, Eliphistone Building, 1st Floor, 10, Veer Nariman Road, Near Horniman Circle, Fort, Mumbai- 400001. | Non Affiliated | Male | Legal Expert |
| 7 | Mr. Mandar Phadke |
Member | 17, Vrundavan Society, NaviPeth, Near Mhatre Bridge, Chintamani Bungalow, Pune- 30. | Non Affiliated | Male | Lay person |
| 8 | Dr. Rita Mulherkar |
Member | B 813, Athashri, Pancard Club Road, Baner, Pune, 411045 | Non Affiliated | Female | Scientist |
| 9 | Miss. Dipali Parab |
Member | BKL Walawalkar Rural Medical College & Hospital, Sawarde | Affiliated | Female | Social Scientist |
| 10 | Dr. Vijay D Dombale |
Member | Professor,Pathology, BKL Walawalkar Rural Medical College, Sawarde | Affiliated | Male | Clinician/ Pathologist |
| 11 | Dr. Abhay Desai |
Member | Associate Professor of Surgery Ret,, BKL Walawallkar Rural Medical college, Sawarde | Affiliated | Male | Clinician |
| 12 | Dr. Mrs. Suneeti Gore |
Member | Microbiologist, 1128 Shivajinagar, S. No. 504, 8, Kamala Regency, Dynaneshwar PadukaChowk, Fergussion college road, pune-411016. | Non Affiliated | Female | Scientist |
| 13 | Dr. Anand Joshi |
Member | BKL Walawalkar Rural Medical College, Sawarde | Affiliated | Male | Gastroenterology |
| 14 | Mr. Kamalesh Joshi |
Member | 103-104, Samarth Prasad Apts., Samarth Nagar, Andheri (West), Mumbai-400053 | Non Affiliated | Male | Legal Expert |
Contact IEC Staff
IEC Administrators
- IEC- Administrator : Charudatta Joglekar
- Clerical Staff : Mrs. Nilam Chavan
Contact Us:
B.K.L.Walawalkar Hospital
1st Floor, Community Department , B.K.L.Walawalkar Hospital, Diagnostic & Research Center, Kasarwadi, Post Sawarde, Taluka-Chiplun- 415606
Phone: 9822874350 Fax: + 91 02355 264181
Email id: iec.bklwrmc@gmail.com
Note:
IEC SOPs effective from 25.06.2020.
You may request on this mail (iec.bklwrmc@gmail.com) for copy of IEC SOP.
List of IEC Forms for Principal Investigators/ Research Staffs/Patients Effective
from 25.06.2020(Version 1)