Research at UCSF Hyde & Stanyan Hospitals

Overview

Saint Francis and St. Mary's hospitals are now Hyde Hospital and Stanyan Hospital, reflecting their integration into UCSF Health. As part of UCSF Health, Hyde Hospital, Stanyan Hospital, and their associated outpatient clinics expand opportunities for clinical and translational research across the UCSF system while continuing to serve the local community.

All research conducted at Hyde and Stanyan Hospitals are overseen by the UCSF Institutional Review Board (IRB), which serves as the primary IRB of record. In addition to UCSF’s standard requirements, studies at these sites must also follow site-specific procedures to ensure seamless coordination with hospital operations.

The following section outlines site-specific research requirements for investigators conducting studies at Hyde and Stanyan Hospitals.

Site-Specific Research Requirements

IRB OVERSIGHT

Only UCSF Principal Investigators (PIs) are authorized to conduct research at SMSF or use the UCSF IRB. Exceptions apply for clinical device use.
Investigators must comply with all UCSF IRB policies and procedures.
The UCSF IRB serves as the primary IRB of record for all studies conducted at Hyde and Stanyan Hospitals. In limited circumstances, UCSF investigators may rely on another IRB to review their research.

Letters of Support

Letters of support from appropriate Hyde and Stanyan Hospitals' Unit Managers or Directors may be required.
This letter must accompany the IRB application.

Credentialing and Privileging Requirements

Providers performing procedures, whether as part of a study or not, must be credentialed and privileged at the hospital or hospitals where those procedures are performed. Credentials or privileges at UCSF alone are not sufficient to perform procedures at Hyde and Stanyan Hospitals. This process can take more than three months and should be initiated as early as possible.
Providers who require credentialing or privileging should be identified early. Please contact UCSF Health Network's Clinical and Medical Staff Affairs Manager for the required documents to ensure timely completion.

Additional Considerations

Investigators are strongly encouraged to contact the Clinical Research Office early to discuss feasibility, resources, and operational requirements.

Integrating UCSF and Site-Specific Research Workflows

The following workflow outlines how site-specific requirements at Hyde and Stanyan Hospitals align with existing UCSF research processes, providing investigators with a clear path from study intake through activation.

1

CRO Consultation

Email Contact

PI consults with the Clinical Research Office to determine required Hyde and Stanyan approvals and identify activation or operations support needs.

2

Approvals & Compliance

2A

SFSM Ancillary Approvals

For new studies at Hyde and Stanyan, the PI may require letters of support from each relevant unit involved.

2B

UCSF IRB Approval

The UCSF IRB is the primary IRB of record for Hyde and Stanyan studies.*

2C

OCTA Activation

Studies that require coverage analysis must engage OCTA for budget negotiation, contract execution, and coverage analysis.

3

Study Activation

New APeX Study

Once approvals are complete, the study is formally opened in UCSF systems (APeX, OnCore, REDCap, and others as needed).

4

Post-Activation Notifications

After study activation, PIs should notify all relevant Hyde and Stanyan units of study activation so units can track and support study appropriately.

Research Support & Resources

The Clinical Research Office provides guidance, coordination, and operational support to investigators conducting research at Hyde and Stanyan Hospitals.
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GUIDANCE

Linking researchers with unit managers and hospital leadership
Facilitating communication across inpatient and outpatient sites

COORDINATION

Navigating UCSF IRB approvals, OCTA activation, and Hyde and Stanyan Hospitals' site-specific processes
Ensuring compliance with UCSF Health standards

OPERATIONAL SUPPORT

Patient recruitment and enrollment
Study coordination and implementation
Clinical data collection and extraction
Ongoing logistical and operational assistance throughout the study lifecycle

Connect with the Clinical Research Office

Investigators are encouraged to reach out early in the planning process for guidance on study feasibility, resources, and site-specific requirements at Hyde and Stanyan Hospitals.

LATEST NEWS

APeX Electronic Health Record went live on Oct. 4, 2025!

APeX (Advancing Patient-Centered Excellence) is UCSF Health’s brand for the Epic platform being implemented at UCSF Hyde and Stanyan Hospitals. See all the APeX Go-Live information including how to find support.