Overview
PCORNet Data Refreshes provides an operational schedule for updating the University’s clinical data within the PCORNet network. This service ensures timely, accurate, and consistent data extracts to support research, reporting, and collaboration with the national PCORNet clinical research network.
Key Features
- Scheduled Data Refresh: Automates regular extraction and refresh of clinical data according to operational timelines.
- Data Accuracy & Integrity: Validates that refreshed data aligns with source systems and maintains quality standards.
- Monitoring & Reporting: Tracks refresh processes, detects issues, and provides operational reports on completion.
- Secure Data Handling: Ensures sensitive clinical data is encrypted and transferred in compliance with institutional and PCORNet policies.
- Integration with Research Platforms: Updates datasets for use by researchers, analysts, and collaborative projects within PCORNet.
Benefits
- Reliable Research Data: Provides researchers with up-to-date and accurate clinical information for analysis.
- Operational Efficiency: Automates routine refreshes to reduce manual effort and prevent errors.
- Supports National Research Collaboration: Ensures Loyola data contributions to PCORNet are current and compliant.
- Maintains Data Security & Compliance: Protects sensitive clinical data during extraction, transfer, and storage.
- Consistency Across Systems: Aligns PCORNet datasets with source systems for uniform reporting and research analysis.
Available to
PCORNet Data Refreshes are available to authorized ITS teams, clinical researchers, and departments utilizing PCORNet datasets for research, reporting, or collaborative projects.
Cost
This service is provided as part of institutional clinical data infrastructure and PCORNet participation. Additional costs may apply for custom refresh schedules or specialized extraction needs.*
*Questions regarding access, eligibility, or usage, please contact the ITS Service Desk*