If not already done, we invite you to read the COVID-19 documentation.
Once your access request to resume research activities in Phase 3 has been approved by the UNF or by the DEUR of CCSMTL, members of your team must make an appointment with Émilie Dessureault at following the email support.unf@criugm.qc.ca for the formation désinfection COVID-19 and the formation sur le port et retrait des Équipements de protection individuels (ÉPI). These training sessions are face-to-face, in a meeting of approximately 45 minutes.
Research teams must obligatory assist in the disinfection procedure of the areas and equipment used. After each participant, the UNF reserves a period of 30 minutes for disinfection, this time is not paid by the research team.
In order to plan your MRI session as well as the assessment session which aims to validate the implementation of COVID-19 security measures, you must contact Émilie Dessureault at following the email support.unf@criugm.qc.ca. You can view the reservation calendar as before to view availability, but you cannot make reservations before your assessment session.
The MRI screening questionnaire is now done online. When your MRI reservation is submitted, the link for the screening form will be available within your reservation. The screening form must be completed no later than 24 hours before your reservation. Remember to make sure your participant is MRI compatible when recruiting. You must present the consent form, signed, at the time of your reservation so that the IRM operator can take a picture of it and attach it to the participant’s file. All electronic documents and signatures are saved on UNF servers at CRIUGM.
Access to the Research Center-UNF: All members of your team and participants must enter by the main entrance of the Research Center at 4545, chemin Queen-Mary.
Procedures and preventive measures: Mandatory hand washing - There are hydroalcoholic solution dispensers at the main entrance. Wearing a procedural mask (blue, disposable) is mandatory in CCSMTL facilities. The UNF provides you with the procedural masks.
Procedure for a participant visit: The day before the meeting with your participant, you must review the questions relating to COVID-19. You must also obtain your participant’s consent to resume research in the current COVID-19 context. This signed document must be kept in your participant file.
If you have new members on your team, they must complete the mandatory security and safety in an environment with a high magnetic field training. You can register by filling out this form.