{"id":83277,"date":"2020-04-30T16:20:56","date_gmt":"2020-04-30T16:20:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ergclinical.wpengine.com\/?page_id=83277"},"modified":"2021-02-24T21:51:58","modified_gmt":"2021-02-24T21:51:58","slug":"covid-19","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ergclinical.com\/es\/covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container with-kburns boomapps_vcrow\" id=\"row-unique-0\"><div class=\"row-background background-element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-inner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/ergclinical.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/erg-hero-coronavirus-colored.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;background-attachment: scroll;background-size: cover;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"row double-top-padding double-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\" data-minheight=\"125\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container boomapps_vcrow\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn one-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h1 class=\"h1 text-color-xsdn-color text-uppercase\" ><span>ERG CLINICAL TRIALS IN THE TIME OF COVID-19<\/span><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-0\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-0\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-0\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row sticky-element has-bg need-focus style-color-101671-bg row-container boomapps_vcrow\" id=\"row-unique-1\"><div class=\"row double-top-padding single-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container boomapps_vcrow\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_wp_custommenu wpb_content_element erg-subnav\"  data-id=\"1\"><div class=\"widget widget_nav_menu\"><div class=\"menu-covid-19-submenu-container\"><ul id=\"menu-covid-19-submenu\" class=\"menu-smart sm menu-horizontal\"><li id=\"menu-item-83293\" class=\"scrolllink menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-83293\"><a href=\"#letter-from-ceo\">Letter from the CEO<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-83294\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-83294\"><a href=\"#remote-monitoring\">Remote Monitoring<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-83485\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-83485\"><a href=\"#remote-study-visits\">Remote Study Visits<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-83296\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-83296\"><a href=\"#risk-mitigation\">Risk Mitigation &#038; Response<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-83297\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-83297\"><a href=\"#faq\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-1\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-1\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-1\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row has-bg need-focus style-color-101671-bg row-container onepage-section boomapps_vcrow\" data-label=\"Letter from CEO\" data-name=\"letter-from-ceo\" id=\"row-unique-2\"><div class=\"row no-top-padding double-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container boomapps_vcrow\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding style-color-xsdn-bg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-2\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-2\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-2\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row erg-sub-section has-bg need-focus style-color-101671-bg row-container boomapps_vcrow\" id=\"row-unique-3\"><div class=\"row single-top-padding no-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_row style-color-xsdn-bg vc_custom_1588271476062 row-internal row-container boomapps_vcrow\" style=\"padding-top: 36px ;padding-right: 36px ;padding-bottom: 36px ;padding-left: 36px ;z-index: 1;\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-left align_left column_child col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"fontsize-679499 text-color-696080-color\" ><span>Letter from the CEO<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column text-lead\" ><p>Dear ERG Trusted Partner,<\/p>\n<p>At ERG, we know that success in our clinical trials ecosystem, especially during an unprecedented time like that of the COVID-19 pandemic, means clear communications are not optional \u2013 they are indeed critical for effective planning for operational success. We are pleased to update you that all our portfolio and affiliate sites are open. Our ERG team stands ready to restart enrollment and to initiate new studies that have been postponed. Each site will continue to minimize risk and operate under their individual <strong><em>COVID-19 Risk Mitigation and Recovery Plans<\/em><\/strong> with each member of our team dedicated to ensuring the safety of study subjects, staff members, and everyone involved in the execution of our clinical trials. These plans are available by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/ergclinical.wpengine.com\/covid-19\/#risk-mitigation\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We would be remiss if we did not share that we empathize with all our colleagues, partners, and sponsors that are enduring the civil unrest across the U.S. In the interest of abundant precaution, we have increased security at our research locations, as necessary.<\/p>\n<p>The increase in fear, anxiety, and depression during this most recent tragic chain of events has, on top of the emotional toll the COVID-19 situation has been taking on our country, makes it even more critical that we reopen our trials to patients suffering from mental illness and other debilitating disorders. Patients and family members are eager to re-engage in study participation with the hopes of advancing important medicines to market.<\/p>\n<p>We are saddened to learn from recent (late May) industry reports that only 23% of sites are now open to enrollment of new participants. With several ongoing studies due to reopen for screening and many new trials preparing to initiate, we recognize our clients may have significant gaps in their execution plans and recruitment requirements. ERG is ready to support you, and your COVID-19 and non-COVID trials. If you have any immediate needs, I invite you to email TJ Calabrese at <a href=\"mailto:tcalabrese@ergclinical.com\">tcalabrese@ergclinical.com<\/a> and we will schedule something within 24-48 hours.<\/p>\n<p>While we continue to pivot to our new realities, we also seek to improve our appreciation and understanding of the core issues concerning each of our sponsors and partners. We look forward to receiving your insights and invite your feedback in our ERG survey. If you have not already received an invitation to complete our key client survey, please email your Account Director, TJ Calabrese, or me directly to participate.<\/p>\n<p>Our ERG team remains committed to keeping everyone safe and healthy while conducting research studies. We continue to limit visitors to the site and will be prioritizing on-site monitoring visits and all visitors are required to provide the necessary information requested in advance and follow ERG\u2019s guidelines while on-site. We will continue following all necessary federal, state, and local guidance and guidelines and update our policies and procedures via these communications updates and on our website.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, on behalf of our team at ERG, we continue to extend our gratitude to those of you, and your families, who are working bravely on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic who have put their lives in harm\u2019s way to combat this virus. Our thoughts remain with those who have suffered the loss of a loved one or that has endured the fear of a negative outcome by receiving a positive test result.<\/p>\n<p>Please stay safe and healthy, and feel free to contact me at <a href=\"mailto:lthievonwright@ergclinical.com\">lthievonwright@ergclinical.com<\/a> anytime.<\/p>\n<p>Regards,<br \/>\nLori Wright<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<span class=\"btn-container btn-inline\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/ergclinical.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/ERG-COVID-19-CEO-Letter-for-Website-Final-with-Hyperlinks-06042020.pdf\" class=\"custom-link btn border-width-0 btn-color-132591 btn-square btn-icon-left\" target=\"_blank\">Download Current Letter<\/a><\/span><span class=\"btn-container btn-inline\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/ergclinical.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ERG-COVID-19-CEO-Letter-for-Website-Final-with-hyperlinks-050132020-revise.pdf\" class=\"custom-link btn border-width-0 btn-color-696080 btn-square btn-icon-left\" target=\"_blank\">Download Past Letter<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-3\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-3\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-3\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row hash-spacer has-bg need-focus style-color-101671-bg row-container onepage-section boomapps_vcrow\" data-label=\"Remote Monitoring\" data-name=\"remote-monitoring\" id=\"row-unique-4\"><div class=\"row no-top-padding double-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container boomapps_vcrow\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding style-color-xsdn-bg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-4\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-4\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-4\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row erg-sub-section has-bg need-focus style-color-101671-bg row-container boomapps_vcrow\" id=\"row-unique-5\"><div class=\"row single-top-padding no-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_row style-color-xsdn-bg vc_custom_1556068153021 row-internal row-container boomapps_vcrow\" style=\"padding-top: 36px ;padding-right: 36px ;padding-bottom: 36px ;padding-left: 36px ;z-index: 1;\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-left align_left column_child col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"fontsize-679499 text-color-696080-color\" ><span>Remote Monitoring<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column text-lead\" ><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-shadow alignright wp-image-83587 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ergclinical.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/ERG_RemoteMonitor-scaled-e1598029053645.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"194\" \/>ERG has invested substantial time, training and financial resources to building a solid infrastructure that can easily pivot to working in a remote environment. All our ERG sites are now trained and currently utilizing our internal system for all Remote Monitoring Visits. Please download and review ERG\u2019s Remote Monitoring Visit Policy.<\/p>\n<\/div><span class=\"btn-container\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/ergclinical.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Version-3-FINAL-Policy-QA_1004-Remote-Monitoring-Visits-During-COVID-19-20AUG2020-.pdf\" class=\"custom-link btn border-width-0 btn-color-132591 btn-square btn-icon-left\" target=\"_blank\">Download PDF<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-5\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-5\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-5\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row hash-spacer has-bg need-focus style-color-101671-bg row-container onepage-section boomapps_vcrow\" data-label=\"Remote Study Visits\" data-name=\"remote-study-visits\" id=\"row-unique-6\"><div class=\"row no-top-padding double-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container boomapps_vcrow\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding style-color-xsdn-bg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-6\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-6\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-6\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row erg-sub-section has-bg need-focus style-color-101671-bg row-container boomapps_vcrow\" id=\"row-unique-7\"><div class=\"row single-top-padding no-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_row style-color-xsdn-bg vc_custom_1556068153021 row-internal row-container boomapps_vcrow\" style=\"padding-top: 36px ;padding-right: 36px ;padding-bottom: 36px ;padding-left: 36px ;z-index: 1;\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-left align_left column_child col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"fontsize-679499 text-color-696080-color\" ><span>Remote Study Visits<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column text-lead\" ><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image-shadow alignright wp-image-83490\" src=\"https:\/\/ergclinical.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ERG-Guidance-for-Remote-Visits-During-COVID-19-Pandemic_cover-232x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ergclinical.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ERG-Guidance-for-Remote-Visits-During-COVID-19-Pandemic_cover-232x300.jpg 232w, https:\/\/ergclinical.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ERG-Guidance-for-Remote-Visits-During-COVID-19-Pandemic_cover.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>ERG has prepared this guidance to facilitate ongoing trials with the use of virtual visits, where able, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please download and review ERG\u2019s Corporate Guidance: Remote Study Visits During COVID-19 Pandemic.<\/p>\n<\/div><span class=\"btn-container\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/ergclinical.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/ERG-Guidance-for-Remote-Visits-During-COVID-19-Pandemic_FINAL-MAY2020.pdf\" class=\"custom-link btn border-width-0 btn-color-132591 btn-square btn-icon-left\" target=\"_blank\">Download PDF<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-7\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-7\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-7\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row has-bg need-focus style-color-101671-bg row-container onepage-section boomapps_vcrow\" data-label=\"Risk Mitigation\" data-name=\"risk-mitigation\" id=\"row-unique-8\"><div class=\"row no-top-padding double-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container boomapps_vcrow\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding style-color-xsdn-bg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-8\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-8\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row erg-sub-section has-bg need-focus style-color-101671-bg row-container boomapps_vcrow\" id=\"row-unique-9\"><div class=\"row single-top-padding no-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_row style-color-xsdn-bg vc_custom_1556068153021 row-internal row-container boomapps_vcrow\" style=\"padding-top: 36px ;padding-right: 36px ;padding-bottom: 36px ;padding-left: 36px ;z-index: 1;\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-left align_left column_child col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"fontsize-679499 text-color-696080-color\" ><span>Risk Mitigation &amp; Response<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column text-lead\" ><p>ERG has been extremely proactive in its approach to the management of the COVID-19 pandemic and to ensuring the safety of study subjects, staff and others involved in the execution of its clinical trials across all sites. In order to mitigate current risks, we have amended our study processes and\/or procedures at each portfolio site. Please download and review ERG\u2019s site-specific COVID-19 Risk Mitigation and Recovery Plans by selecting the ERG Portfolio Site location from the map pictured below.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row style-color-xsdn-bg vc_custom_1588361994386 row-internal row-container mobile-hidden boomapps_vcrow\" style=\"padding-top: 36px ;padding-right: 36px ;padding-bottom: 36px ;padding-left: 36px ;z-index: 1;\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-left align_left column_child col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-half\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>[mapsvg id=&#8221;83550&#8243;]<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p><span class=\"key-portfolio\">ERG Portfolio Sites<\/span><span class=\"key-affiliate\">ERG Affiliate Sites<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrapper \"  >\n    <hr class=\"unseparator border-color-101671-color separator-no-padding\"  style=\"border-top-width: 1px;\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row style-color-xsdn-bg vc_custom_1588358731937 row-internal row-container boomapps_vcrow\" style=\"padding-top: 36px ;padding-right: 36px ;padding-bottom: 36px ;padding-left: 36px ;z-index: 1;\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-left align_left column_child col-lg-3 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"h3\" ><span>Woodland International Research Group<\/span><\/h3><div><p>Little Rock, Arkansas<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-6 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>WIRG was one of the founding sites of Evolution Research Group, LLC and the established, long-standing team has over 80 years of combined research experience and over 200 years of combined clinical and psychiatric experience. WIRG has two inpatient units and conducts Phase 1-3 trials in adults, children, adolescents and elderly populations with an array of specialized procedures.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-3 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><span class=\"btn-container\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/ergclinical.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/WIRG-Little-Rock-COVID-19_02JUL2020.pdf\" class=\"custom-link btn border-width-0 btn-color-132591 btn-square btn-icon-left\" target=\"_blank\">Download Site Plan<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrapper \"  >\n    <hr class=\"unseparator border-color-101671-color separator-no-padding\"  style=\"border-top-width: 1px;\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row style-color-xsdn-bg vc_custom_1588358731937 row-internal row-container boomapps_vcrow\" style=\"padding-top: 36px ;padding-right: 36px ;padding-bottom: 36px ;padding-left: 36px ;z-index: 1;\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-left align_left column_child col-lg-3 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"h3\" ><span>Woodland Research Northwest<\/span><\/h3><div><p>Rogers, Arkansas<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-6 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>An inpatient and outpatient research clinic that conducts a mix of Early Phase (I\/Ib) and Late Phase (II\/III) trials. The site specializes in psychiatric and neurological research, but also conducts trials in sleep disorders, tobacco, addiction and in a variety of general medical indications.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-3 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><span class=\"btn-container\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/ergclinical.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/WRN-Rogers-COVID-19_02JUL2020.pdf\" class=\"custom-link btn border-width-0 btn-color-132591 btn-square btn-icon-left\" target=\"_blank\">Download Site Plan<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrapper \"  >\n    <hr class=\"unseparator border-color-101671-color separator-no-padding\"  style=\"border-top-width: 1px;\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row style-color-xsdn-bg vc_custom_1588358731937 row-internal row-container boomapps_vcrow\" style=\"padding-top: 36px ;padding-right: 36px ;padding-bottom: 36px ;padding-left: 36px ;z-index: 1;\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-left align_left column_child col-lg-3 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"h3\" ><span>Pacific Research Network (PRN)<\/span><\/h3><div><p>San Diego and Rancho Bernardo, California<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-6 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>Two clinical research facilities in Southern California, where it has been a leader for over 35 years and provides quality research for both volunteers and the pharmaceutical industry. PRN has extensive experience conducting trials with new medications to treat Alzheimer\u2019s disease, memory loss, anxiety, migraine, sleep disorders, sexual dysfunction, smoking, social anxiety, and weight loss.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-3 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><span class=\"btn-container\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/ergclinical.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/PRN-San-Diego-COVID-19_02JUL2020.pdf\" class=\"custom-link btn border-width-0 btn-color-132591 btn-square btn-icon-left\" target=\"_blank\">Download Site Plan<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrapper \"  >\n    <hr class=\"unseparator border-color-101671-color separator-no-padding\"  style=\"border-top-width: 1px;\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row style-color-xsdn-bg vc_custom_1588358731937 row-internal row-container boomapps_vcrow\" style=\"padding-top: 36px ;padding-right: 36px ;padding-bottom: 36px ;padding-left: 36px ;z-index: 1;\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-left align_left column_child col-lg-3 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"h3\" ><span>Brain Matters Research<\/span><\/h3><div><p>Delray Beach and Stuart, Florida<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-6 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>Our clinical research facility\u2019s mission is to elevate Alzheimer\u2019s disease research to the level of urgency that it deserves. BMR been conducting trials ranging from prevention, that seek to understand who gets this disease and why, to trials seeking to help current sufferers of mild, moderate and severe Alzheimer\u2019s disease, or other dementias. BMR also conducts trials in other neurological disorders including essential tremors, migraine and movement disorders, among others.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-3 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><span class=\"btn-container\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/ergclinical.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/BMR-Delray-Beach-COVID-19_07JUL2020.pdf\" class=\"custom-link btn border-width-0 btn-color-132591 btn-square btn-icon-left\" target=\"_blank\">Download Delray Beach Site Plan<\/a><\/span><span class=\"btn-container\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/ergclinical.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/BMR-Stuart-COVID-19_07JUL2020.pdf\" class=\"custom-link btn border-width-0 btn-color-132591 btn-square btn-icon-left\" target=\"_blank\">Download Stuart Site Plan<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrapper \"  >\n    <hr class=\"unseparator border-color-101671-color separator-no-padding\"  style=\"border-top-width: 1px;\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row style-color-xsdn-bg vc_custom_1588358731937 row-internal row-container boomapps_vcrow\" style=\"padding-top: 36px ;padding-right: 36px ;padding-bottom: 36px ;padding-left: 36px ;z-index: 1;\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-left align_left column_child col-lg-3 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"h3\" ><span>Neuropsychiatric Research Center of SWFL<\/span><\/h3><div><p>Fort Myers, Florida<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-6 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>The Neuropsychiatric Research Center in Southwest Florida has conducted over 100 clinical trials in Alzheimer\u2019s disease (AD) and is dedicated in finding effective treatments for those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild to moderate and severe AD. FLCR also conducts trials for other neurological disorders including ALS, essential tremors and other movement disorders, as well as select sleep disorder and psychiatry studies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-3 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><span class=\"btn-container\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/ergclinical.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/NPRC-Ft-Meyers-COVID-19_02JUL2020.pdf\" class=\"custom-link btn border-width-0 btn-color-132591 btn-square btn-icon-left\" target=\"_blank\">Download Site Plan<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrapper \"  >\n    <hr class=\"unseparator border-color-101671-color separator-no-padding\"  style=\"border-top-width: 1px;\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row style-color-xsdn-bg vc_custom_1588358731937 row-internal row-container boomapps_vcrow\" style=\"padding-top: 36px ;padding-right: 36px ;padding-bottom: 36px ;padding-left: 36px ;z-index: 1;\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-left align_left column_child col-lg-3 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"h3\" ><span>Clinical Pharmacology of Miami (CPMI)<\/span><\/h3><div><p>Miami, Florida<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-6 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>Founded to serve a real need with its high-quality, state-of-the-art 120-bed clinical pharmacology research unit, CMPI has the experience and facility to conduct safe, precise, well controlled clinical research with new and existing drugs to meet the individual needs of each sponsor and research protocol.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-3 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><span class=\"btn-container\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/ergclinical.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/CPMI-VERSION-03-FINAL-RISK-MITIGATION-PLAN-COVID19_23FEB2021.pdf\" class=\"custom-link btn border-width-0 btn-color-132591 btn-square btn-icon-left\" target=\"_blank\">Download Site Plan<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrapper \"  >\n    <hr class=\"unseparator border-color-101671-color separator-no-padding\"  style=\"border-top-width: 1px;\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row style-color-xsdn-bg vc_custom_1588358731937 row-internal row-container boomapps_vcrow\" style=\"padding-top: 36px ;padding-right: 36px ;padding-bottom: 36px ;padding-left: 36px ;z-index: 1;\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-left align_left column_child col-lg-3 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"h3\" ><span>Finger Lakes Clinical Research (FLCR)<\/span><\/h3><div><p>Rochester, NY<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-6 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>Conducts adult, child and adolescent clinical studies with a focus on central nervous system (CNS) trials. These clinical trials encompass a broad range of illnesses including anxiety disorders, ADHD, major depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bipolar (manic\/depressive) illness and schizophrenia. In addition, FLCR has experience in peripheral neuropathy (pain) studies and cancer pain trials and has expanded into rheumatology and immunology by adding an additional highly experienced Principal Investigator.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-3 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><span class=\"btn-container\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/ergclinical.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/FLCR-Rochester-COVID-19_02JUL2020.pdf\" class=\"custom-link btn border-width-0 btn-color-132591 btn-square btn-icon-left\" target=\"_blank\">Download Site Plan<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrapper \"  >\n    <hr class=\"unseparator border-color-101671-color separator-no-padding\"  style=\"border-top-width: 1px;\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row style-color-xsdn-bg vc_custom_1588358731937 row-internal row-container boomapps_vcrow\" style=\"padding-top: 36px ;padding-right: 36px ;padding-bottom: 36px ;padding-left: 36px ;z-index: 1;\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-left align_left column_child col-lg-3 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"h3\" ><span>Richmond Behavioral Associates (RBA)<\/span><\/h3><div><p>Staten Island, NY<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-6 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>RBA is an established outpatient research center in a densely populated borough of NYC.\u00a0 Their experience and expertise cover the full range of Phase II, III and post marketing studies for all CNS indications including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Alzheimer\u2019s disease, sleep disorders, obesity, diabetic neuropathic pain, chronic low back pain, among others.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-3 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><span class=\"btn-container\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/ergclinical.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/RBA-Staten-Island-COVID-19_02JUL2020.pdf\" class=\"custom-link btn border-width-0 btn-color-132591 btn-square btn-icon-left\" target=\"_blank\">Download Site Plan<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrapper \"  >\n    <hr class=\"unseparator border-color-101671-color separator-no-padding\"  style=\"border-top-width: 1px;\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row style-color-xsdn-bg vc_custom_1588358731937 row-internal row-container boomapps_vcrow\" style=\"padding-top: 36px ;padding-right: 36px ;padding-bottom: 36px ;padding-left: 36px ;z-index: 1;\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-left align_left column_child col-lg-3 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"h3\" ><span>Midwest Clinical Research Center (MCRC)<\/span><\/h3><div><p>Dayton, Ohio<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-6 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>As the only site in Dayton, Ohio dedicated to conducting CNS clinical trials, MCRC is dedicated to working with sponsors and volunteer subjects to test and develop new medication therapies for psychiatric conditions, neurological disorders, sleep disorders, acute pain (post-surgical) and chronic pain, vaccines, eating disorders, addiction and tobacco product trials, among others. \u00a0In addition to its outpatient clinic, MCRC has an inpatient 21-bed clinical research unit where we have conducted phase 1-3 trials for multiple sponsors in various specialized populations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-3 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><span class=\"btn-container\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/ergclinical.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/MCRC-Dayton-COVID-19_02JUL2020.pdf\" class=\"custom-link btn border-width-0 btn-color-132591 btn-square btn-icon-left\" target=\"_blank\">Download Site Plan<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrapper \"  >\n    <hr class=\"unseparator border-color-101671-color separator-no-padding\"  style=\"border-top-width: 1px;\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row style-color-xsdn-bg vc_custom_1588358731937 row-internal row-container boomapps_vcrow\" style=\"padding-top: 36px ;padding-right: 36px ;padding-bottom: 36px ;padding-left: 36px ;z-index: 1;\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-left align_left column_child col-lg-3 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"h3\" ><span>Endeavor Clinical Trials and Endeavor In-Patient Surgical Unit<\/span><\/h3><div><p>San Antonio, Texas<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-6 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>Endeavor Clinical Trials has over 20 years of experience conducting research and clinical trials specializing in post-op pain, diabetic-related pain, other pain, diabetes, vaccines, dermatology and podiatry. ECT\u2019s new, state-of-the-art, purpose-built clinical research unit includes 18 private rooms and two surgical suites.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-3 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><span class=\"btn-container\" ><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/ergclinical.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/ECT-San-Antonio-COVID-19_02JUL2020.pdf\" class=\"custom-link btn border-width-0 btn-color-132591 btn-square btn-icon-left\" target=\"_blank\">Download Site Plan<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-9\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-9\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-9\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row has-bg need-focus style-color-101671-bg row-container onepage-section boomapps_vcrow\" data-label=\"FAQ\" data-name=\"faq\" id=\"row-unique-10\"><div class=\"row no-top-padding double-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container boomapps_vcrow\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding style-color-xsdn-bg\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-10\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-10\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-10\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row erg-sub-section has-bg need-focus style-color-101671-bg row-container boomapps_vcrow\" id=\"row-unique-11\"><div class=\"row single-top-padding single-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn no-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_row style-color-xsdn-bg vc_custom_1556068153021 row-internal row-container boomapps_vcrow\" style=\"padding-top: 36px ;padding-right: 36px ;padding-bottom: 36px ;padding-left: 36px ;z-index: 1;\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-left align_left column_child col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"fontsize-679499 text-color-696080-color\" ><span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column text-lead\" ><p>Everyone from ERG is working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of all our study subjects, staff and others involved in the execution of its clinical trials, across all our sites. We are working diligently to keep everyone abreast of the latest information available about our policies and procedures through multiple channels. \u00a0Please review the answers below to some of our ERG COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions.<\/p>\n<p>For the latest frequently asked questions about COVID-19 please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with content from the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/faq.html\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/faq.html<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row style-color-xsdn-bg vc_custom_1556068153021 row-internal row-container boomapps_vcrow\" style=\"padding-top: 36px ;padding-right: 36px ;padding-bottom: 36px ;padding-left: 36px ;z-index: 1;\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-left align_left column_child col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"h6 fontspace-781688 font-weight-700 text-uppercase\" ><span>Activation of plan<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode-accordion wpb_accordion wpb_content_element  covid-accordian sign-size-rg w-border\" data-collapsible=\"no\" data-target=\"\" data-active-tab=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"panel-group wpb_wrapper wpb_accordion_wrapper\" id=\"accordion_436785603\" data-no-toggle=\"\">\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default wpb_accordion_section group\"><div class=\"panel-heading wpb_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><p class=\"panel-title font-weight- text-   icon-size-rg\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion_436785603\" href=\"#1588282677-1-62\" data-tab-history=\"true\" data-tab-history-changer=\"push\" data-tab-history-update-url=\"true\"><span>Given the number of sites in the ERG portfolio as well as the diversification of populations, locations and capabilities of each, has ERG developed site-specific COVID-19 risk mitigation and recovery plans?<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><div data-id=\"1588282677-1-62\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body wpb_accordion_content ui-accordion-content half-internal-gutter single-block-padding\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>ERG has been extremely proactive in its approach to the management of the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the safety of study subjects, staff and others involved in the execution of its clinical trials across all sites. The ERG team has assembled to advance its pandemic planning process to determine how to mitigate current risks by amending study processes and\/or procedures. ERG\u2019s site-specific COVID-19 Risk Mitigation and Recovery Plans are now finalized and available for download on the ERG website.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"panel panel-default wpb_accordion_section group\"><div class=\"panel-heading wpb_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><p class=\"panel-title font-weight- text-   icon-size-rg\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion_436785603\" href=\"#1588294694203-1-8\" data-tab-history=\"true\" data-tab-history-changer=\"push\" data-tab-history-update-url=\"true\"><span>Who has the decision-making authority at ERG sites and what are the essential services\/functions being offered at the site level at this time?<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><div data-id=\"1588294694203-1-8\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body wpb_accordion_content ui-accordion-content half-internal-gutter single-block-padding\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>The final authority for decision-making falls to ERG\u2019s Crisis Management Team (E-CMT) the membership of which includes the CEO, CMO, COO, CFO, CIO and VP of Quality Assurance and Compliance and Director of Human Resources.\u00a0 Each site\u2019s leadership team, including the Site Director and Principal Investigator as well as the Executive Directors of Clinical Operations work together to develop plans and solutions which are then presented by the Chief Medical Officer and the Chief Operating Officer at the daily E-CMT meeting.<\/p>\n<p>While all sites are providing services and conducting patient visits, some of ERG\u2019s sites are operating in areas where the E-CMT and the Site Leadership determined that moving to a largely remote operational model was prudent.\u00a0 These include Brain Matters Research and Clinical Pharmacology of Miami in Florida, Richmond Behavioral Associates in Staten Island New York.\u00a0 However, all sites are conducting limited on-site visits with a skeleton staff, in addition to remote patient visits.\u00a0 We expect these sites to begin to move towards more of an \u201con-site\u201d operational model in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<p>The other ERG sites are open and conducting both inpatient and outpatient trials under their individual COVID-19 Risk Mitigation and Recovery plans.\u00a0 ERG expects that all sites may continue to operate under a hybrid model of both on-site and remote visits going forward and are fully prepared to continue to do so.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row style-color-xsdn-bg vc_custom_1556068153021 row-internal row-container boomapps_vcrow\" style=\"padding-top: 36px ;padding-right: 36px ;padding-bottom: 36px ;padding-left: 36px ;z-index: 1;\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-left align_left column_child col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"h6 fontspace-781688 font-weight-700 text-uppercase\" ><span>Communications transparency<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode-accordion wpb_accordion wpb_content_element  covid-accordian sign-size-rg w-border\" data-collapsible=\"no\" data-target=\"\" data-active-tab=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"panel-group wpb_wrapper wpb_accordion_wrapper\" id=\"accordion_1160400910\" data-no-toggle=\"\">\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default wpb_accordion_section group\"><div class=\"panel-heading wpb_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><p class=\"panel-title font-weight- text-   icon-size-rg\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion_1160400910\" href=\"#1588295399-1-38\" data-tab-history=\"true\" data-tab-history-changer=\"push\" data-tab-history-update-url=\"true\"><span>Have there been discussions with key external partners (e.g., sponsors, CROs) and other stakeholders regarding pandemic-readiness plans for business continuity?<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><div data-id=\"1588295399-1-38\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body wpb_accordion_content ui-accordion-content half-internal-gutter single-block-padding\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>ERG remains in constant direct contact with our study sponsors and CROs, working together to find alternative approaches to maintain trial participant safety and trial data quality and integrity.\u00a0 In fact, ERG\u2019s team obtained input from sponsor and CRO partners before finalizing its COVID-19 Risk Mitigation and Recovery Plans.\u00a0 Our approach has been more one-on-one communication with our clients rather than communicating all actions through social media.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row style-color-xsdn-bg vc_custom_1556068153021 row-internal row-container boomapps_vcrow\" style=\"padding-top: 36px ;padding-right: 36px ;padding-bottom: 36px ;padding-left: 36px ;z-index: 1;\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-left align_left column_child col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"h6 fontspace-781688 font-weight-700 text-uppercase\" ><span>COVID-19 research focus and proficiency<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode-accordion wpb_accordion wpb_content_element  covid-accordian sign-size-rg w-border\" data-collapsible=\"no\" data-target=\"\" data-active-tab=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"panel-group wpb_wrapper wpb_accordion_wrapper\" id=\"accordion_836176867\" data-no-toggle=\"\">\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default wpb_accordion_section group\"><div class=\"panel-heading wpb_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><p class=\"panel-title font-weight- text-   icon-size-rg\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion_836176867\" href=\"#1588368281-1-39\" data-tab-history=\"true\" data-tab-history-changer=\"push\" data-tab-history-update-url=\"true\"><span>How is ERG engaging in COVID-19 research studies?<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><div data-id=\"1588368281-1-39\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body wpb_accordion_content ui-accordion-content half-internal-gutter single-block-padding\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>ERG has formed a dedicated team that meets weekly to review potential opportunities to be engaged in COVID-19 research.\u00a0We are prioritizing our focus on COVID-19 vaccine trials. We are also reviewing each treatment study on a case-by-case basis and weighing the possibility if we think that each could be done with minimal risk of exposure to our staff.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row style-color-xsdn-bg vc_custom_1556068153021 row-internal row-container boomapps_vcrow\" style=\"padding-top: 36px ;padding-right: 36px ;padding-bottom: 36px ;padding-left: 36px ;z-index: 1;\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-left align_left column_child col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"h6 fontspace-781688 font-weight-700 text-uppercase\" ><span>Recovery phase post-COVID-19<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode-accordion wpb_accordion wpb_content_element  covid-accordian sign-size-rg w-border\" data-collapsible=\"no\" data-target=\"\" data-active-tab=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"panel-group wpb_wrapper wpb_accordion_wrapper\" id=\"accordion_1862187388\" data-no-toggle=\"\">\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default wpb_accordion_section group\"><div class=\"panel-heading wpb_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><p class=\"panel-title font-weight- text-   icon-size-rg\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion_1862187388\" href=\"#1588360110-1-99\" data-tab-history=\"true\" data-tab-history-changer=\"push\" data-tab-history-update-url=\"true\"><span>Will processes return to normal for ERG post-COVID-19 at research sites? If not, how are you adjusting?<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><div data-id=\"1588360110-1-99\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body wpb_accordion_content ui-accordion-content half-internal-gutter single-block-padding\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>ERG has observed that the industry has been heading toward more of a virtual environment for many years. ERG does not believe that we will be returning to former processes. The COVID-19 pandemic is simply forcing those who did not believe that these changes were imminent to pivot quickly. ERG\u2019s senior leadership team, board of directors and clinical teams are confident, nimble and adaptive. The ERG mindset is less focused on \u201cwhy\u201d we may need to change course. The entire team is thoughtful and focused on \u201chow\u201d effective and efficient we make accommodations and streamline our processes.<\/p>\n<p>The current unprecedented situation has required ERG to be true contemplatives in action as we envision our roles beyond the immediate challenges. This approach ensures that all actions taken by our leadership and team are well thought out and further enhance the stability of the overall organization.\u00a0\u00a0ERG simply cannot think \u201cshort-term\u201d when faced with something of this magnitude, and when the virus is ultimately eliminated, the memory of this historic time will endure in our minds and our daily engagement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row style-color-xsdn-bg vc_custom_1556068153021 row-internal row-container boomapps_vcrow\" style=\"padding-top: 36px ;padding-right: 36px ;padding-bottom: 36px ;padding-left: 36px ;z-index: 1;\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-left align_left column_child col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"h6 fontspace-781688 font-weight-700 text-uppercase\" ><span>Exposure to COVID-19 and quarantine plan<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode-accordion wpb_accordion wpb_content_element  covid-accordian sign-size-rg w-border\" data-collapsible=\"no\" data-target=\"\" data-active-tab=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"panel-group wpb_wrapper wpb_accordion_wrapper\" id=\"accordion_500090610\" data-no-toggle=\"\">\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default wpb_accordion_section group\"><div class=\"panel-heading wpb_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><p class=\"panel-title font-weight- text-   icon-size-rg\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion_500090610\" href=\"#1588360756-1-45\" data-tab-history=\"true\" data-tab-history-changer=\"push\" data-tab-history-update-url=\"true\"><span>How does ERG determine the length of quarantine for a staff member that is either symptomatic and\/or tests positive to COVID-19?<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><div data-id=\"1588360756-1-45\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body wpb_accordion_content ui-accordion-content half-internal-gutter single-block-padding\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>ERG\u2019s chief operating officer and chief medical officer have established procedural steps to first ensure direct communications with the specific site director and one of the site investigators.\u00a0Following direct phone communication,\u00a0the team\u00a0determines the plan of action for the site and the individual. Each plan is highly individualized and variable, considering the site location, degree of exposure, site mitigation plan as well as ensuring compliance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row style-color-xsdn-bg vc_custom_1556068153021 row-internal row-container boomapps_vcrow\" style=\"padding-top: 36px ;padding-right: 36px ;padding-bottom: 36px ;padding-left: 36px ;z-index: 1;\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-left align_left column_child col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"h6 fontspace-781688 font-weight-700 text-uppercase\" ><span>Staffing<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode-accordion wpb_accordion wpb_content_element  covid-accordian sign-size-rg w-border\" data-collapsible=\"no\" data-target=\"\" data-active-tab=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"panel-group wpb_wrapper wpb_accordion_wrapper\" id=\"accordion_1804887266\" data-no-toggle=\"\">\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default wpb_accordion_section group\"><div class=\"panel-heading wpb_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><p class=\"panel-title font-weight- text-   icon-size-rg\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion_1804887266\" href=\"#1588360988-1-68\" data-tab-history=\"true\" data-tab-history-changer=\"push\" data-tab-history-update-url=\"true\"><span>Has ERG had to dismiss staff or implement a reduction in force at any of its locations due to the COVID-19 pandemic?<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><div data-id=\"1588360988-1-68\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body wpb_accordion_content ui-accordion-content half-internal-gutter single-block-padding\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>ERG is pleased that we have been able to maintain our highly trained, dedicated staff at all our site locations aligned to the current needs of our sponsors\/CROs. Unfortunately, due to a large percentage of our trials being placed on hold, and the corresponding reduction in operating capital,\u00a0ERG has asked employees to voluntarily take furloughs.\u00a0The furloughs will affect both management and nonmanagement positions. Affected employees will retain health benefits and can apply for unemployment. Furloughs will be reevaluated weekly and we expect most if not all of our staff to return to work by mid-May.<\/p>\n<p>As part of our dynamic cross-functional mobilization, some members of the ERG staff continue to work remotely with reduced workloads and have been reassigned to some exciting projects in other departments (i.e., finance, business development and marketing, market research) that they otherwise would not have had the opportunity to explore.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row style-color-xsdn-bg vc_custom_1556068153021 row-internal row-container boomapps_vcrow\" style=\"padding-top: 36px ;padding-right: 36px ;padding-bottom: 36px ;padding-left: 36px ;z-index: 1;\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-left align_left column_child col-lg-12 boomapps_vccolumn single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell  boomapps_vccolumn no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-quart\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap \"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h3 class=\"h6 fontspace-781688 font-weight-700 text-uppercase\" ><span>Technology infrastructure<\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode-accordion wpb_accordion wpb_content_element  covid-accordian sign-size-rg w-border\" data-collapsible=\"no\" data-target=\"\" data-active-tab=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"panel-group wpb_wrapper wpb_accordion_wrapper\" id=\"accordion_1067813820\" data-no-toggle=\"\">\n\n<div class=\"panel panel-default wpb_accordion_section group\"><div class=\"panel-heading wpb_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><p class=\"panel-title font-weight- text-   icon-size-rg\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion_1067813820\" href=\"#1588361163-1-75\" data-tab-history=\"true\" data-tab-history-changer=\"push\" data-tab-history-update-url=\"true\"><span>Has ERG had to quickly invest in technology to pivot to a remote workforce, remote visits, remote monitoring, etc.?<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><div data-id=\"1588361163-1-75\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body wpb_accordion_content ui-accordion-content half-internal-gutter single-block-padding\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>Since its founding in 2014, ERG has invested substantial time, training and financial resources to building a solid infrastructure that can pivot to working in a remote environment. Recent weather and other notable events in our country have illustrated the need for ERG to be actively involved in crisis and issues preparedness to protect each of our sites and preserve the integrity of our trials. ERG planning has been an ongoing process that requires detailed preparation before unforeseen events, seamless execution during a time like this current pandemic and active engagement in planning during the recovery phase. ERG is recognizing the benefits of our investments in remote visits and monitoring and is now simply accelerating the mobilization of our own best practices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"panel panel-default wpb_accordion_section group\"><div class=\"panel-heading wpb_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><p class=\"panel-title font-weight- text-   icon-size-rg\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion_1067813820\" href=\"#1588361163-2-93\" data-tab-history=\"true\" data-tab-history-changer=\"push\" data-tab-history-update-url=\"true\"><span>What are the capabilities of ERG\u2019s remote staff during this time?<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><div data-id=\"1588361163-2-93\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body wpb_accordion_content ui-accordion-content half-internal-gutter single-block-padding\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>ERG has always had mobility in mind and all our implemented technologies were deployed with that philosophy. Our staff has the same access to all our applications, Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) and productivity suite from home just as they would in their respective offices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"panel panel-default wpb_accordion_section group\"><div class=\"panel-heading wpb_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><p class=\"panel-title font-weight- text-   icon-size-rg\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion_1067813820\" href=\"#1588361238407-2-2\" data-tab-history=\"true\" data-tab-history-changer=\"push\" data-tab-history-update-url=\"true\"><span>How is ERG managing virtual visits with patients?<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><div data-id=\"1588361238407-2-2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body wpb_accordion_content ui-accordion-content half-internal-gutter single-block-padding\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>ERG utilizes our Microsoft Teams platform to provide virtual visit capabilities to our patients.<br \/>\nWe collect eConsent documents via DocuSign. Microsoft Teams uses industry standard encryption and can provide audio\/video and messaging functionality. Built on the secure and compliant Microsoft 365 cloud, Microsoft Teams enables HIPAA compliance and is compliant with standards like HITRUST, SOC 1, SOC 2, GDPR and more. For more information about how regulatory compliance is achieved, please review the following information presented by Microsoft \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/blog\/2019\/04\/30\/white-paper-microsoft-teams-healthcare-providers-hipaa-compliance\/\">https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/blog\/2019\/04\/30\/white-paper-microsoft-teams-healthcare-providers-hipaa-compliance\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"panel panel-default wpb_accordion_section group\"><div class=\"panel-heading wpb_accordion_header ui-accordion-header\"><p class=\"panel-title font-weight- text-   icon-size-rg\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion_1067813820\" href=\"#1588361241017-3-0\" data-tab-history=\"true\" data-tab-history-changer=\"push\" data-tab-history-update-url=\"true\"><span>How does ERG comply with industry regulations regarding data security and protect electronic protected health information (ePHI) from internal and external threats?<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><div data-id=\"1588361241017-3-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body wpb_accordion_content ui-accordion-content half-internal-gutter single-block-padding\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>ERG uses Microsoft 365 to provide Microsoft Teams and Microsoft SharePoint functionality. 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