eResearch

Overview Shortcodes are used for making purchases at U-M, including purchasing animals, equipment and/or other services related to animal protocols, and for assigning daily-care per diem charges. Within the eResearch Animal Management (eRAM) system, Principal Investigators (PI) or Shortcode Managers designated by the PI can activate or disable shortcodes for use overall, and they can be designated for specific uses on specific protocols. Billing Viewers (designated by PI or Shortcode Manager) receive emails for billing and can view Statements of Charges.

Overview Laboratory spokesperson(s) can be assigned to speak with IACUC facility inspections and AAALAC site visitors. Principal Investigators, PI Proxy, or ACUO RCA’s can use the Manage Visit Spokesperson activity to add, update, or delete spokesperson(s) for protocols. The information can then be viewed on the Visit Spokesperson tab of the Protocol workspace. 

Overview The Manage Pocket Timecards page allows Facility Managers to add, update, or delete a users Pocket Timecard entry.

Overview This document outlines the steps used by ATR/EMR Staff (animal Husbandry Technicians) and Veterinary staff (Vet Techs and Veterinarians) to schedule or record other animal activities in eRAM  (e.g., nail trim, request sample collection, receive and upload test results, surgical records, post op care, miscellaneous interactions).

Overview This document outlines the steps used by Veterinary staff (Vet Techs and Veterinarians) to schedule or perform a physical exam and enter animal examination data in eRAM. Step-by-Step Process Schedule PE The Schedule PE activity is available in multiple places, including the Intake Form workspace, Clinical workspace, Animal Treatment Records (ATR), and Physical Exam (PE) workspace.

Overview The Principal Investigator (PI) and Lab Personnel home workspace is the launch page for eResearch eRAM. From the home workspace you can:

Principal Investigators (PI) and Lab Personnel can complete a Containment Housing Request form on an approved protocol to arrange for use of Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) ABSL-2 containment housing facilities on campus.

Overview This document details the process used by ATR/EMR Staff with an ATR Veterinary, Husbandry, or Training Core role to post comments or upload documents for an animal event (e.g., AEV, ATR, Clinical) within Electronic Medical Records in eRAM.

Overview Depending on your web browser and/or printer settings, you may find that the standard "print" icon on SSRS reports either does not function properly or does not display. This procedure is meant as a workaround for users who are having difficulty printing SSRS reports, and it can be used with any standard web browser.

This document reflects an older version. Please update your bookmarks to the new Protocol Workspace Reference guide. Overview The Protocol workspace is the home page for applications and protocols. From the workspace you can view application/protocol details, view the current state of the application/protocol, and complete necessary activities on the application/protocol.