All human research that is conducted by members of the VIHA or that involves VIHA facilities, patients, residents, clients, staff or resources, requires research and ethical approval prior to commencement.

Human research involving human participants, remains, cadavers, tissues, biological fluids, embryos, fetuses and other biological materials including human DNA, RNA or DNA and RNA fragments is subject to research and ethical approval.

VIHA requires ethical approval to ensure all human research complies with ethical principles and standards.