Starting a Clinical Trials Program in a Rural Iowa Hospital

Description:

This roundtable outlines how St. Anthony Regional Hospital, in the rural county of Carroll, Iowa. worked with the Iowa Oncology Research Association to establish a clinical trials program.

Speakers:

• Shannon Benson, RN, BSN, MSN, Administrator, Iowa Oncology Research Association
• Lori Pietig, MHA, CT, RT, (R), Cancer Services Director, St. Anthony Regional Hospital

Session objectives:

• Identify challenges faced by a rural hospital/cancer center in establishing a clinical trials program, and discuss methods used to overcome those challenges. 
• Identify key partners for establishing a clinical trials program in a rural Iowa hospital. 
• Discuss best practices and resources for establishing a rural clinical trials program.

This Session is especially appropriate for:

• Hospital/cancer center administrators

• Trial administrators and coordinators

• Rural hospital/cancer staff interested in clinical trials.