Children's Mercy PCRU

Capabilites & Resources

The Pediatric Clinical Research Unit (PCRU) opened in January 2013, in 6530 square feet located on the ground level of the Hall Inpatient Tower at Children's Mercy Kansas City.

The PCRU is a self-contained clinical research nursing unit with accommodations for both inpatient and outpatient studies. The unit includes:

• 3 single patient rooms
• 1 three-bed patient room
• 4 clinical-style rooms
• 2 specimen processing laboratories
• 6 centrifuges (cold and room temperature)
• 2 Lab Processing Hoods
• -80°C Freezer, -20°C Freezer, Refrigerator for biospecimen storage
• ECG Machines
• Glucose Monitoring
• A1c Testing
• Tanita Scale
• Secure document and supply storage
• Recreational items for children such as games, crafts, TVs, gaming systems and videos
• Child Life staff are also available to assist with invasive procedures, distraction, and constructive activities for children

The PCRU is equipped with age-appropriate examination equipment, storage space, crash cart and monitoring equipment. Facilities are available for phlebotomy, urine collection, initial specimen processing and temporary specimen storage prior to laboratory delivery. The PCRU has been constructed to meet all applicable FDA/ICH guidelines for a Phase I study unit and fully meets accreditation standards by The Joint Commission.

For more information, please contact:

• PCRU Medical Director, Mark Clements, PhD, at maclements@cmh.edu
• PCRU Manager, Meghan Freier, RN, at mrfreier@cmh.edu