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Activity 4 (Week 4): QI
Which of the following will likely need IRB approval (Yes/No)?
1. Testing use of a well-known automated vital signs machine to see
if it improves patient flow in a clinic.
2. Testing use of innovative new vital signs equipment to see if it
improves patient flow in a busy clinic.
3. Tracking average HbA1c levels to assess a family health team’s
performance on diabetes care.
4. Presenting at an academic meeting about the impact of QI efforts
on average HbA1c levels in the clinic where you work.
Choose all that apply:
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