What does hrec stand for? The Department of Health WA Human Research Ethics Committee (DOH HREC) is a Human Research Ethics Committee with special responsibility for oversight of the use and disclosure of personal health information held in the Department of Health data collections.How do i prepare my application for the hrec? Once you have determined if you are conducting research or non-research you will need to prepare your application for the HREC. The first step is determining the level of risk involved in your project as this will determine the kind of ethics review the HREC will undertake.When should i contact hrec and rgo? Researchers, study coordinators and study sponsors should contact the HREC and RGO administrative team as early as possible when planning a new research project or when considering adding a CAHS site to an existing project.Where do i find the hrec erm reference number? Every email you send to HREC should have the HREC ERM reference number in the subject field. Every letter you send to HREC must have the HREC ERM reference number in the "Regarding" field. If you have not responded in full to the HREC questions within 3 months of receiving the HREC review queries the HREC may withdraw your application.