Exempt Determination
Minimal risk research that fits in one or more of the categories in the regulations. Exempt Categories/Requirements
Expedited Review
Minimal risk research that fits in one or more of the categories in the regulations. Expedited Review Categories/Requirements
Full Board Review
Research that is more than minimal risk but also involves research that does not meet one or more of the Expedited Review Categories.
Not Human Subjects Research Review
A request to the IRB to review a project and make a determination as to whether the project meets the definition/criteria of research with human subjects. The IRB is able to provide a determination letter. (For example, review of a single case study prior to submission for publication or evaluation of a specific program.)
Quality Improvement Review
A request to the IRB to review a proposed project to determine if it meets the criteria of quality improvement. Quality improvement projects are typically designed to bring about immediate or nearly immediate improvement to patient care, processes or systems to establish set standards such as standard of care, recommended practice guidelines, or to improve the performance of institutional practices or local systems. Improvements are achieved through interventions that target health care providers, practitioners, plans, systems, practices, and/or beneficiaries.