The IRB serves all LA County
Department of Public Health facilities, staff, patients, clients,
and databases, even if other agencies or individuals have primary
responsibility.
The IRB also serves projects from Department of Health Services
(DHS) Health Services Administration and the Ambulatory Care
Network. Some
DHS-related projects must be reviewed by IRBs at the various County
medical centers.
Finally, the IRB serves
several community partner organizations via memoranda of agreement.
Check with the IRB about coverage for a particular proposed project
if you are in doubt.