Preventing deviations: the CRC as the first line of defense
Learn to anticipate where protocol deviations most commonly occur, build verification checklists that catch errors before they become deviations, understand the human factors that erode vigilance, and distinguish important from minor deviations under E6(R3).
The deviation you prevent is the one nobody has to report
In the previous lesson, you learned to think in terms of Critical to Quality factors--the specific processes where failure threatens participant safety or data reliability. You built a mental map of where errors carry the highest consequence: eligibility verification, consent integrity, data accuracy, visit window compliance. And you practiced embedding verification triggers at natural transition points in your workflow.