MARY MEDIATRIX MEDICAL CENTER

Center for Research and Development

J.P. Laurel Highway, Lipa City 4217, Batangas, Philippines
Phone: (043) 773-6800, loc. 1201

Memo Reference No.

TO: CLINICAL TRIALISTS CRD 2021-002
STUDY COORDINATORS
VISITORS (STUDY PARTICIPANTS, CRA
COORDINATORS/AUDIT TEAM)
Date: April 8, 2021
FROM:
ANNIE PRING-VALDEZ, MD, FPSP, MHA, PhD
Effectivity Date:
Director, Center for Research & Development
April 12, 2021

ROMMEL LOJO, MD, FPCS

APPROVED
Medical Director
BY:
ADDENDUM TO Memo Reference No. CRD
RE: 2021-002 titled PAGE:1 of 1
“COMPLIANCE WITH THE INSTITUTIONAL
POLICIES ON RT-PCR TESTING AND
PREVENTIVE MEASURES DURING COVID-19
PANDEMIC”

First, we would like to thank the Principal Investigators (PI) who heeded our call and
complied with MEMORANDUM Reference No. CRD 2021-002 dated 05 April 2021. In doing so,
one of the research participants who was tested last April 12, 2021 tested positive for SARS-nCOV-
19. In light of the foregoing, we would like to reiterate we will continue with the strict
implementation of the said Memo, inasmuch as both the CRA Audit Team and Research
Participants are required to undergo RT-PCR Testing at least three (3) days prior
to their scheduled visit. The test will be done at the hospital (MMMC) molecular
laboratory and will be covered by the sponsor amounting to PHP 3,000.00 per test.

As an Addendum to Memo Reference No. CRD 2021-002, please find the additions to our existing
policy:

 All Study Coordinators and Principal Investigators are also required to undergo RT-
PCR Testing once a month that will be covered by their respective sponsors amounting to
PHP 3,000.00 per test.

 Those who have difficulty coming to Lipa City are advised to have their RT-PCR Tests done at
any DOH Licensed and Accredited COVID Testing Laboratories.

In case of refusal to undergo RT-PCR Testing, we will provide a waiver shielding both MMMC and
its Center for Research and Development against any liability for any unfortunate circumstances
that may happen while inside the hospital premises due to the refusal to undergo testing.

I hope for your full cooperation on this matter.

Keep safe and let us continue to protect ourselves, our families, our patients and their families too.