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Joint Research Ethics Board (JREB)
All research conducted by researchers within Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) and Abilities Centre requires approval by the Joint Research Ethics Board (JREB). The JREB is responsible for overseeing all research studies, ensuring high scientific and ethical merit and... -
Research
Ontario Shores is a public teaching hospital and one of the four standalone specialty mental health hospitals in Ontario. We provide a range of specialized mental health services to those living with complex and serious mental illness. Driven by our core values of excellence, innovation, safety... -
Ontario Review Board
The Ontario Review Board (ORB) reviews or determines Dispositions concerning individuals Unfit to Stand Trial and those found Not Criminally Responsible (NCR) on account of mental illness. ORB members are appointed by the Ontario Lieutenant Governor and include judges, lawyers, psychiatrists... -
Research Summaries
Our research spans a diverse range of specialities and populations with a specific focus on the management and prevention of serious mental illness. Adolescents The Recovery College at Ontario Shores is the oldest Recovery College in Canada. Recovery Colleges provide participants with access to... -
Ontario Review Board disposition
An Ontario Review Board Disposition is a decision the Ontario Review Board makes following a hearing. A disposition provides information on such things as which hospital, facility or doctor the person must remain connected to. A disposition also details what level of security – maximum, medium or... -
Research Resources
Knowledge Mobilization and Impact Resources from Research Impact Canada In September 2021, Ontario Shores became the first specialty mental health hospital to join Research Impact Canada (RIC) , a pan-Canadian network of 23 universities and non-academic institutions, committed to maximizing the... -
Our Researchers
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Research and Innovation
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JREB Applications and Forms
Please note that all new study submissions require a fulsome protocol. Please note that the JREB no longer requires hard copy submissions. Given policy constraints regarding electronic signatures, instead of e-signing forms, please do one of the following: 1. Scan signed hard-copy forms with... -
Ethics
Ethics are the rules of conduct recognized by a particular group, such as medical ethics. The main focus of mental health care code of ethics is to recognize the dignity and worth of an individual seeking assistance. Counsellors must behave in a professional and ethical manner, and must always... -
Ethical Decision Making
Our vision is to ensure that ethics is integral and visible in all we do Ethics involves helping patients, families and those who work in healthcare when they are facing difficult moral or value-based choices about the right or best course of action. The goal is not to impose values on others, but... -
Forensic Program Consultation, Education and Research
Forensic consultation services are provided to all programs at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores). These services include clinical referrals and clinical inpatient services. Consultation services are also offered to jails, detention centres and other forensic programs... -
Board of Directors
Ontario Shores is operated by a community-based Board of Directors, which focuses on the effective and efficient delivery of mental health care for the communities we serve. We provide leadership for mental health care within the Ontario Health East Region and throughout the province. Our role in... -
Board of Directors - Foundation
Often behind the scenes, this passionate and dedicated group of people volunteer much of their time to mental health and recovery at Ontario Shores. We thank them for their selflessness and are honoured to work alongside them. See also Ex-Officio Members . -
Board Meeting Minutes
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Ex-Officio Members of the Foundation Board of Directors
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Ontario Shores and Abilities Centre Announce Expansion of Joint Research Ethics Board
Durham Region shines as a beacon of research excellence, a vibrant "hub" where innovation melds seamlessly with ambition, sparking a transformative journey poised to reshape the very essence of healthcare's future. Amidst this ever-evolving landscape, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences... -
Ontario Shores and Abilities Centre Welcome Joint Research Ethics Board Chair
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Science (Ontario Shores) and Abilities Centre are pleased to welcome the new Joint Research Ethics Board (REB) Chair, Dr. Rebecca Greenberg. Dr. Greenberg is a registered nurse with prior experience in general medicine. She brings several years of experience... -
JREB Resource Links
Canadian Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS-2) Canada: https://ethics.gc.ca/eng/policy-politique_tcps2-eptc2_2022.html Canadian Association of Research Ethics Boards (CAREB): http://careb-accer.org Canadian General Standards Board: Research ethics... -
Mandatory Tutorials
TCPS-2 Online Tutorial Course on Research Ethics (CORE) Each member of the study team (including students) must complete the Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS-2) online tutorial and submit a copy of the certificate of completion with their initial research submission before beginning a research... -
Principal Investigator's Responsibilities
The Principal Investigator (PI) is responsible for the implementation of the research study, its scientific and ethical conduct and the protection of each research participant. The PI must conduct the research study in compliance with the Tri-Council Policy Statement; relevant regulations (i.e. ICH... -
How to Apply
The Joint Research Ethics Board (JREB) adopts a proportionate approach to ethics review such that the level of JREB review is determined by the level of risk presented by the research. Thus, there are two levels of JREB review possible for brand new studies: Full Board review and Delegated review... -
Research Impact Canada is Growing Again
Research Impact Canada (RIC) is a member driven network designed to build institutional capacity for knowledge mobilization and research impact by sharing policies, practices, and services for research institutions across Canada. We started out as two institutions in 2006. This month we welcome...