Federated Coordinating Center Manual of Procedures (FCC MOP)

Abstract

This wiki serves as a comprehensive resource for individuals contributing to the PEDSnet Federated Coordinating Center (FCC). It contains key policies, guidelines, and procedural documentation for FCC participation. This wiki outlines the purpose and goals of the FCC and provides detailed, step-by-step instructions covering all phases of study implementation from grant preparation and study start-up through close-out. Designed for project managers, data analysts, and principal investigators, this documentation ensures alignment with PEDSnet standards and promotes consistent, high-quality study coordination across sites.

The purpose of the PEDSnet Federated Coordinating Center (FCC) Program is to develop, implement, and optimize a distributed federated coordinating center that enables participating institutions to serve as the coordinating center for PEDSnet studies.