Sarah Valenti Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington, United States

Responsible for administrative management of the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), Safety Committee, and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (ACUC). Responsible for interpreting and implementing federal, state and institutional policies and regulations for research, with primary focus on ethical oversight and ensuring institutional compliance. [Relevant federal regulations and guidance documents include 45 CFR 46, 21 CFR parts 50, 54 and 56; NIH Genomic Data Sharing Policy, NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules (NIH Guidelines), Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.]

Greater Seattle Area

Regulatory Specialist for the IRB:Review study submissions for regulatory compliance, adherence to institutional policy, and completenessCollaborate with P.I.s and study staff on protocol and study materials developmentDevelop guidance documents and templatesIBC Administrator:Provide administrative support to the IBC Review submissions and assign to full board review or designated reviewSchedule full board meetings and take minutesProvide NIH with updated Board roster annually

Seattle, Wa

Review consent forms and other consent documents for compliance with the elements of informed consent under applicable federal and state law. Proofread consent forms and other consent documents for accuracy, format, and clarity. Make necessary edits so medical or scientific terminology is explained in an accessible and understandable way to the average person.Evaluate the clinical trial protocol for each consent form to ensure that all information necessary for informed consent is accurately reflected in the consent form.Edit consent forms to ensure that missing protocol elements are added and inaccurate information is removed or amended.Analyze consent forms for potential issues and request follow-up for resolution from the client, Board, or regulatory team.Monitor communications between departments to ensure any issues which might affect the consent form are spotted and incorporated in time for Board review.Deliver consent forms for Board review under tight deadlines.Present consent forms at Board meetings and incorporate any last minute changes requested by the Board, regulatory team, or client.Ensure consent form is delivered to client under established delivery deadlines.

Reach out to health plan members to explain their insurance benefits, enroll covered members in condition support and lifestyle management programs, verify and protect PHI in accordance with HIPAA Privacy Act.

Greater Seattle Area

Process claims and review medical records for a class action medical device settlement.

Medina, Wa

Provide daytime care, activities, education and discipline for two children.Grocery shop, plan menus and execute all meals for family with consideration for both children’s food allergies.

Greater Seattle Area

Represent doctors, nurses, pharmacists and chiropractors in response to Department of Health complaints.Analyze patient records, medical reviewer’s notes and coding requirements to respond to allegations brought by insurance companies.

Greater Seattle Area

Analyze client files and conduct client intake interviews to determine client’s recollection of events leading to job separation.Draft intake reports concerning the important facts and legal arguments relating to the client intake interview.Research issues pertaining to unemployment compensation.

Greater Seattle Area

Analyze hearing evidence; brief Judge on analyzed evidence.Discuss unemployment compensation and welfare hearings with the ALJ, including witness credibility, findings of fact, and conclusions of law.Draft Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for the ALJ after the hearing.Research issues pertaining to unemployment compensation.Organize and maintain a legal intern binder containing the pertinent WAC’s, RCW’s, and conclusions of law.

Greater Seattle Area

Conduct legal research and draft memoranda regarding legal issues concerning the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, Indian Health Services, Office of Civil Rights, and Administration for Children and Families.

Greater Seattle Area

Receive pleadings relating to asbestos litigation; create, maintain, and update physical and electronic files.Review medical and employment records for asbestos related injuries and exposure; create a chronological exposure file for each case.Draft pleadings for the lead attorney and file them with the Court.

Doctor Of Law (Jd), Law

Activities and Societies: Honor Code Committee, Hispanic Law Caucus Board Honor Code Committee, 2008-2009

Certificate, Healthcare Regulatory Compliance

Principles of Ethics and Corporate Responsibility Managing Financial Relationships and Incentives in the Health Care Environment.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Political Science And Government, History

Activities and Societies: Mock Trial, Gonzaga Womens Rowing Mock Trial, 2004-2005 - Silver National Championship Qualifying Team Gonzaga.

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