Forum Update: Supporting Community-Led Discussion
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Going forward, PAAB will be taking a more listening-first role in forum discussions. Rather than responding immediately to every question, we’ll be encouraging members to engage with one another, share experiences, and help build collective understanding. PAAB will continue to monitor conversations and will step in to:
- Correct any misunderstandings
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Gating requirements
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We currently use the mechanism "Automated cross-validation based on an abstraction from user-level data" in the D.5 section of PAAB Guidance for gating mechanisms. However, the recent online training mentions that it is necessary to use a "Validated License Number" which may suggest a verification from a third party or in-house verification.
It may be a misinterpretation, but we would like to make sure the current methodology we are using is valid for our future projects and that the guidelines are not subject to any change in a near future.Natalie Bourré
Marketing 4 Health Inc.
Medical Marketing Consultant, Medical Writer
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We currently use the mechanism "Automated cross-validation based on an abstraction from user-level data" in the D.5 section of PAAB Guidance for gating mechanisms. However, the recent online training mentions that it is necessary to use a "Validated License Number" which may suggest a verification from a third party or in-house verification.
It may be a misinterpretation, but we would like to make sure the current methodology we are using is valid for our future projects and that the guidelines are not subject to any change in a near future.Hello @natbourre
The training speaks to an option for gating that would meet a sufficient barrier. The current methodology you are using (D.5 section of the PAAB Guidance for gating mechanisms) remains to be a valid gating mechanism. The guidance document provides additional options that would meet Code section 1.4.k.E. A gate should meet the standards outlined in the guidance which could be met by using a third party or in-house verification as one option.
