1. What is Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA)?
Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA) manages Allina Research Billing Compliance Programs and sponsored project revenue for Allina. SPA is a function of the Allina Research Department.
2. What is the Sponsored Projects Review Process (SPRP)?
The SPRP is the name we use to refer to the Research Billing Compliance Program. SPA was created to ensure that Allina is billing research services appropriately to third party payers and that research sites are paying for items and services provided by the research project. Not only does Allina need to worry about billing of routine care and protocol induced costs surrounding a research project, but we also need to worry being paid appropriately for the services provided and have a written agreement around this work.
3. Do I need to comply with the SPRP?
If the research project involves using Allina facilities either for routine care or research only items and services, then you will need to comply with the SPRP.
4. What is involved with submitting a project under Allina's SPRP?
First, you will need to contact SPA. We can help you navigate the process. Generally, you will need to submit certain forms we created, as well as, other documentation about the project (e.g. protocol, informed consent, IRB approval) to us for review. In addition, a written agreement (contract) will need to be executed before any project may begin at Allina.
5. Are there different levels of submission?
There are three different types of projects that are submitted as part of the SPRP and each have their own requirements.
Vendor projects meet certain criteria to qualify. Generally, these are projects where Allina is performing a service that is being paid by the research site, minimal risk and done as an outpatient. See Part III of the Guide for additional information.
Medical device projects are research projects involving a medical device. Because of the billing requirements and costs around such projects, a different set of worksheets must be completed. The material required to be submitted are more that a vendor project.
Non-Medical Device projects are projects that do not meed the other two criteria. These are generally studies involving drugs and other tests.
6. I submitted a project to the IRB, is that the same as SPA?
No, the IRB is another area of Research Administration, but it is completely separate function. Your research projects must approved by both the IRB and SPA before the project can be allowed to start within Allina.
Allina Sponsored Projects Administration
Mailing address:
Mail Route 10105
PO Box 43
Minneapolis, MN 55440-0043
Phone: 612-262-4926
Fax: 612-262-4953
Office location:
Allina Commons at Midtown Exchange
Mail Route 10105
2925 Chicago Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321
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