Institute for Clinical and Translational Science

The CRU has 10 beds available for inpatient use. Inpatient services are available 24 hours a day every day with the exception of 2 weekends per month. CRU staff consists of 8 full time nurses, 1 70% time nurse, a nurse manager, 2 clinical technicians, 1 laboratory technician and 1 clerk.

CRU staff participate in a wide range of studies and see research participants with a myriad of diagnoses. They have the experience and capabilities to adapt to a wide variety of protocols and procedures.

Methodologies available to investigators:

• Development of orders and data collection forms
• Assistance in obtaining demographic information
• Obtaining vital signs and EKG
• Obtaining blood, urine and stool samples
• Initial evaluation and ongoing monitoring
• Placement of intravenous lines
• Administration of investigational agents
• Monitoring post-procedural, post-conscious sedation
• Nursing care for adult and pediatric research participants
• Gathering and recording study data
• Coordinating discharge and follow-up
• Coordinating with hospital staff about research
• Other research procedures
• Processing, storing and shipping of samples
• Monitoring and reporting adverse events
• Answering research participant questions about studies

The CRU inpatient unit is located on the 3rd floor of General Hospital just outside of elevator C.

For more information about CRU inpatient services, please contact:
Michael Bosch, RN, BSN
319-353-6250
michael-bosch@uiowa.edu