14.2 How DN Works
A Discrepancy Note (DN) which belongs to Query and Failed to Validation Check types are created through the following process:
- Create a DN → the status is New ( )
- Answer the DN → the status is Resolution Proposed (
- Satisfy with resolution → Close DN → the status is Closed ( )
A DN which has belongs to Reason for Change and Annotation types only has an Not Applicable status.
Create a DN
Create a DN manually
Step 1: Click on
The system displays a DN pop-up.
Step 2: On the DN screen:
- Select Note Type and Status (14.1 Define and Classify Query)
- Enter data for the fields:
- Description: a short description about the DN
- Detailed Note: details of DN
- For Query type, you can assign a Query and send an email to the recepient
- Click on Submit → The system changes the icon into the status icon that you have just created.
You can create more than one DN for one item in a CRF
Step 1: Go to desired Item, click on the DN icon (the existing DN for that Item)
Step 2: In the DN pop-up, click on Begin New Thread
Step 3: Enter data as described above.
The system automatically generates a DN
- When a CRF is marked complete and you make a change to an Item in it, the system automatically creates a Reason for Change Discrepancy Note for you to fill out, if the Study Parameters Configuratrion setting for Forced Reason for Change in Administrative Editing is marked Yes.
- When you enter data into a CRF, if you do not provide a value for a required field and click Save, CheckPad prompts you to provide a value. You must either provide the missed value or click the flag next to the Item to create a [Missing data in a required field.] Discrepancy Note.
- When you enter data into a CRF, if you provide incorrect value which is not comply with edit checks → the system shows a warning message for you. If you keep this error and click on Save again → the system automactically generates a Failed to Validation Check query.
Answer a DN
Step 1: Click on the icon ( ) or () in an Item
Step 2: The system displays a DN pop-up. Click on Propose Resolution to answer.
Step 3: After entering data, click on Submit to save and send your answer.
Update and Close functions can be performed with the same steps.
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