Decision Charts for Research Staff

We recognize that determining when to report a research circumstance to the IRB can be unclear. The NMDP IRB has developed 3 decision charts to help teams answer the following questions:

  • Do I need to report this adverse event or unanticipated problem to the NMDP IRB?
  • Do I need to report this non-compliance or deviation to the NMDP IRB?
  • Will my submission be reviewed by the full IRB or can it be expedited?

These decision charts are intended to be used by research staff to help quickly identify if an event or incident needs to be reported to the NMDP IRB in real time, removing added delay from the process of reporting an incident.

Instructions

  • Begin at the top of the decision chart, answer the yes or no questions, and follow the corresponding arrows until you reach a decision.
  • If the decision reached indicates the incident must be reported to NMDP IRB, submit the Reportable Event Form via the IRBManager online platform (Opens in a new tab).

Quick Access

Assessing a Potential Unanticipated Problem

Assessing Potential, Serious, and/or Continuing Non-Compliance

Will my submission be reviewed by the full IRB or can it be expedited?

Assessing a Potential Unanticipated Problem

Chart available for download here (Opens in a new tab)

Assessing a Potential Unanticipated Problem chart

Assessing Potential, Serious, and/or Continuing Non-Compliance

Chart available for download here (Opens in a new tab)

Full vs. Expedited

Chart available for download here (Opens in a new tab)

Full vs Expedited review chart (Opens in a new tab)

If there are further questions please reach out to the NMDP IRB team via email at IRBstaff@nmdp.org.

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