QI/QA or Human Subjects Research
Does Your Research Project Require Approval of a Human Subjects Protocol?
If you have a question about the category in which your project falls, the first step would be to go to the Research and Economic Development (RED) website and fill out and submit a Determination of Activity Form, which can be found in the IRB section of the ORI Forms Page. The act of filling out the form may clarify where your research falls; if not, submit the form and RED will review and let you know the next necessary steps.
All forms referenced on this page can be found on the Research and Economic Development forms website
Definitions of Terms
An activity conducted to assess, analyze, critique, and improve current processes in an institutional setting, involving data-guided, systematic activities designed to bring about prompt improvements (e.g., a survey that is intended only to improve patient experience at one clinic where they are members).