AAHRPP ACCREDITATION

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What is AAHRPP Accreditation?

AAHRPP (pronounced “A-triple-P”) is an internationally recognized, clinician-friendly accreditation program for research institutions. It promotes:

• Participant Protection: Ensuring safety, confidentiality, and welfare of human subjects

• Ethical Governance: Transparent policies, leadership oversight, and SOP adherence

• Researcher Accountability: Proper training, informed consent, and protocol compliance

• Documentation Excellence: Audit-ready, traceable, and transparent research records

This accreditation is essential for clinical trials, behavioral studies, and biomedical research programs seeking international credibility and ethical compliance.

Who Should Apply for AAHRPP Accreditation?

AAHRPP is ideal for:

• Teaching & Multispecialty Hospitals conducting clinical trials

• Medical Colleges & Universities involved in academic research

• Contract Research Organizations (CROs)

• Independent Ethics Committees (IECs) / Institutional Review Boards (IRBs)

• Pharmaceutical & Biotech Companies conducting human trials

• Government or Private R&D Centers

Whether you are performing Phase I-IV trials, observational studies, or behavioral research, AAHRPP ensures your research protects human dignity and regulatory compliance at every stage.

Core Domains Covered by AAHRPP:

Organizational Framework: Governance, SOPs, and ethical culture

IRB / IEC Functionality: Properly constituted, trained, and independent review

Researcher Responsibilities: Training, protocol adherence, and informed consent

Participant Protection: Safety monitoring, confidentiality, and risk minimization

Documentation & Reporting: Transparent, traceable, and audit-ready records

Why AAHRPP Accreditation Matters – Key Benefits?

• Builds global trust with international sponsors, collaborators, and regulators

• Eligibility for global clinical trial partnerships

• Alignment with FDA, ICH-GCP, and WHO guidelines

• Enhanced participant protection mechanisms

• Promotes a culture of ethical research and responsible innovation

• Attracts research funding, grants, and institutional recognition

• Improves your institution’s international ranking and visibility

How Vivekanand Healthcare Supports Your AAHRPP Journey:

We provide end-to-end consultancy, ensuring seamless and successful accreditation:

Step 1 – Gap Assessment

• Evaluate research operations, ethics processes, and SOP compliance

• Identify non-conformities with AAHRPP standards

• Deliver a strategic roadmap for accreditation readiness

Step 2 – System & SOP Development

• Draft policies for IRBs/IECs, researcher training, risk monitoring

• SOPs for consent, protocol deviations, adverse events, and record keeping

• Develop participant communication & grievance redressal systems

Step 3 – Training & Sensitization

• Specialized sessions for researchers, ethics committees, investigators, coordinators

• Compliance training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ICH standards

• Real-world case-based ethics simulations

Step 4 – Application & Evidence Submission

• Support with AAHRPP electronic application system

• Formatting of checklists, attachments, declarations & institutional documents

• Pre-submission review to ensure global acceptance

Step 5 – Mock Assessments & Readiness

• Internal audits to verify system maturity

• Simulation of on-site interviews and file reviews

• Corrections and clarifications for final inspection

Step 6 – On-Site Evaluation Support

• Full backend support during AAHRPP audits

• Guidance during assessor interactions

• Assistance for corrective actions and re-submissions

Step 7 – Post-Accreditation Compliance

• Year-round compliance monitoring and tracking

• Support for surveillance audits and updates

• Continuous improvement guidance and staff training upgrades

Why Choose Vivekanand Healthcare for AAHRPP?

• Deep understanding of clinical and institutional research ecosystems

• Proven experience across IRB setups and SOP development

• Customization for Indian hospitals, universities, CROs

• Compliance-backed results with zero last-minute surprises

• Over a decade of 360° accreditation experience

Conclusion – Make Research Ethics Your Brand:

AAHRPP Accreditation is not just a certification — it’s a commitment to human dignity, scientific transparency, and global trust.

Partner with Vivekanand Healthcare Accred Solution Pvt. Ltd. to make your research organization AAHRPP-ready, ensuring clarity, credibility, and compliance at every step.

Contact us today to begin your journey toward globally recognized ethical research excellence.