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Internal Audit Checklist - Pediatric Clinical Research

Form ID FRM-006 Revision 1.0

Audit Information

Field Entry
Audit Number
Audit Date
Area/Process Audited
Study Protocol (if applicable)
Lead Auditor
Auditee(s)

General QMS Checklist Items

# Requirement/Question Reference C/NC/NA Evidence/Notes
1 Are current versions of applicable procedures available? SOP-001
2 Are personnel trained on applicable procedures? SOP-003
3 Are training records current and complete? SOP-003
4 Are records properly maintained and retrievable? SOP-001
5 Are nonconformities being documented and addressed? SOP-002
6 Are CAPAs being completed on time? SOP-002
7 Is equipment calibrated and maintained?
8 Are process controls being followed?
9 Are quality objectives being monitored?

Pediatric Research-Specific Checklist

# Requirement/Question Reference C/NC/NA Evidence/Notes
10 Are informed consent forms IRB-approved and current? 45 CFR 46
11 Are assent forms age-appropriate for target population? 45 CFR 46.408
12 Is parental permission properly documented? 21 CFR 50.55
13 Do consent/assent forms include all required elements? ICH-GCP 4.8
14 Are both parent signatures obtained when required? 45 CFR 46.408(b)
15 Are assent refusals properly documented and respected? 45 CFR 46.408(a)
16 Is study categorized correctly per 45 CFR 46.404-407? SOP-PED
17 Are pediatric safety assessments conducted per protocol? SOP-SAF
18 Are adverse events assessed with pediatric considerations? ICH E11
19 Are growth/development parameters monitored? Protocol
20 Is pediatric dosing calculated and verified correctly? Protocol
21 Are age-appropriate study materials being used? SOP-PED
22 Are child-friendly facilities/equipment available? Site SOPs
23 Is staff trained on pediatric research requirements? SOP-003
24 Are child abuse reporting procedures in place? State Law
25 Is family burden minimized per protocol design? ICH E11
26 Are adolescent confidentiality provisions addressed? HIPAA/State
27 Is DSMB oversight in place if required? Protocol
28 Are protocol deviations reported per requirements? ICH-GCP
29 Are serious adverse events reported timely? 21 CFR 312
30 Are eligibility criteria properly assessed (age ranges)? Protocol

Study-Specific Items (customize per protocol)

# Requirement/Question Reference C/NC/NA Evidence/Notes
31
32
33
34
35

Legend: C = Conforming, NC = Nonconforming, NA = Not Applicable


Findings Summary

Finding # Type (Critical/Major/Minor) Description Regulatory/SOP Reference

Positive Observations

(Note any exemplary practices or strengths observed)


Auditor Signatures

Auditor Signature Date
Lead Auditor
Co-Auditor (if applicable)

Form FRM-006 Rev 1.0