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# '''Reporting Misconduct'''**'''Initial Report'''. All employees, students or other individuals associated with UNMC should report observed, suspected, or apparent research misconduct to the Research Integrity Officer at 559-6767 or to the UNMC Compliance Hotline at 1-866-568-5430.<br \> | # '''Reporting Misconduct'''**''' | ||
::If an individual is unsure whether the suspected incident falls within the definition of research misconduct, s/he may call the Research Integrity Officer to discuss the suspected misconduct informally. Such discussions shall be confidential. If the circumstances do not meet the definition of research misconduct, the Research Integrity Officer will refer the individual or allegation to other offices with responsibility for resolving the problem.**'''Protecting the Whistleblower/Complainant'''. UNMC representatives who receive or learn of an allegation of research misconduct will treat the whistleblower or complainant with fairness and respect. UNMC will protect the privacy of those who report misconduct in good faith to the maximum extent possible. If the whistleblower/complainant requests anonymity, UNMC will make an effort to honor the request during the allegation assessment or inquiry to the extent permitted by policies and regulations. If the matter is referred to an investigation committee, and the whistleblower's testimony is required, s/he will be notified that anonymity may no longer be guaranteed. UNMC will also take reasonable steps to protect the position and reputation of the individual who reports, and other individuals who cooperate with the inquiry and any subsequent investigation, against retaliation. UNMC employees will immediately report any alleged or apparent retaliation to the Research Integrity Officer. | Initial Report'''. All employees, students or other individuals associated with UNMC should report observed, suspected, or apparent research misconduct to the Research Integrity Officer at 559-6767 or to the UNMC Compliance Hotline at 1-866-568-5430.<br \> | ||
::If an individual is unsure whether the suspected incident falls within the definition of research misconduct, s/he may call the Research Integrity Officer to discuss the suspected misconduct informally. Such discussions shall be confidential. If the circumstances do not meet the definition of research misconduct, the Research Integrity Officer will refer the individual or allegation to other offices with responsibility for resolving the problem. | |||
**'''Protecting the Whistleblower/Complainant'''. UNMC representatives who receive or learn of an allegation of research misconduct will treat the whistleblower or complainant with fairness and respect. UNMC will protect the privacy of those who report misconduct in good faith to the maximum extent possible. If the whistleblower/complainant requests anonymity, UNMC will make an effort to honor the request during the allegation assessment or inquiry to the extent permitted by policies and regulations. If the matter is referred to an investigation committee, and the whistleblower's testimony is required, s/he will be notified that anonymity may no longer be guaranteed. UNMC will also take reasonable steps to protect the position and reputation of the individual who reports, and other individuals who cooperate with the inquiry and any subsequent investigation, against retaliation. UNMC employees will immediately report any alleged or apparent retaliation to the Research Integrity Officer. | |||
** '''Protecting the Respondent'''. UNMC representatives who receive or learn of an allegation of research misconduct will treat the respondent with fairness and respect. The respondent's identity and circumstances of the investigation shall remain confidential to the extent possible without compromising public health and safety or thoroughly carrying out the inquiry or investigation. | ** '''Protecting the Respondent'''. UNMC representatives who receive or learn of an allegation of research misconduct will treat the respondent with fairness and respect. The respondent's identity and circumstances of the investigation shall remain confidential to the extent possible without compromising public health and safety or thoroughly carrying out the inquiry or investigation. | ||
** '''Cooperation with Inquiries and Investigations'''. UNMC employees and students will cooperate in the review of allegations and the conduct of inquiries and investigations, and have an obligation to provide relevant evidence to the Research Integrity Officer or other institutional officials on misconduct allegations. | ** '''Cooperation with Inquiries and Investigations'''. UNMC employees and students will cooperate in the review of allegations and the conduct of inquiries and investigations, and have an obligation to provide relevant evidence to the Research Integrity Officer or other institutional officials on misconduct allegations. | ||