Flowchart for IRB oversight determination: is my project Research or Quality Improvement?

Created by the SMCI ERPG Work Group, this flowchart walks you through determining whether your QI project meets the definition of human subjects research involving human subjects and requires IRB review. It also identifies additional approval steps needed before publication or dissemination, based on project characteristics.

We encourage you to refer to the the “Checklist: is my project Research or Quality Improvement?” tool in tandem with this flowchart.