Sparrow IRB Process and Forms

Start Here: QI vs Research checklist 

• If you think your project is QI, complete This QI Application Form and submit it to the IRB (preferably through IRBnet, or can email to irb@umhsparrow.org). You should also include  the checklist and a description of the project (including overall description, what data you wish to gather, what you plan to do with the data, how the project will affect quality at Sparrow). If your project includes accessing patient charts, you will need to include this HIPAA Waiver form.

• The Sparrow IRB will review your checklist and study description and let you know if they agree with your plan.  If your project is determined to be QI, IRB approval may not be necessary.

If project is deemed to be research  then proceed and read the following document carefully:

• Sparrow IRB Coverletter and Checklist

  • Note to submit projects and forms we will use the IRB.net website as described in the above coverletter and check list

  • Note in order to submit to the IRB the PI and all investigators must have an up to date Human Subjects Training Certificate and CV

Additional Forms that may be needed (can complete and upload to IRB.net)

• Informed Consent Template

• Consent Language for Surveys

• Data Security Form

• Full HIPAA Waiver Form

• Initial Sparrow IRB Application