sIRB - UNMC process
The UNMC sIRB Process is captured in the diagram below.

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Step One: Request Determination
Lead Site submits sIRB request through RSS
sIRB Team sets up initial consultation with Lead Site Study Team
sIRB Request Determination based on study team and HRPP resources, IRB expertise
Step Two: Lead Site and Protocol Review
Lead Site submits IRB application (protocol and lead site information) through RSS
UNMC IRB, sIRB Team reviews the submission
Lead Site Study Team works with the sIRB Team to resolve any outstanding items
Protocol and lead site approved
Step Three: Participating Site Review
Participating Sites sent invitations to complete participating site application through RSS.
Applications reviewed by sIRB Team
Reliance Agreement negotiation and determinaion
Site approved as each site fulfills requirements
Final activation contingent on meeting institutional requirements
Step Four: Study Maintenance
Activities during the course of the study include:
Change Requests
Continuing Review
Single Subject Deviations
Incident Reports
Adverse Events
Completion Reports
Contact sirb@unmc.edu with any UNMC sIRB process questions.