Document is current

Article History

Received: 13 May 2024

Accepted: 12 August 2024

First Online: 2 September 2024

Declarations

:

: The authors considered all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations that govern research as well as the ethical principles found in the Belmont Report. The need for IRB approval and/or consent was deemed unnecessary, per 45 CFR part 46. Data was collected and analyzed for quality improvement and do not satisfy the definition of “research” under 45 CFR 46.102(d). HHS regulations for the protection of human subjects do not apply to this type of quality improvement activity, and there is no requirement under these regulations for this analysis to undergo review by an IRB or for these activities to be conducted with provider or patient informed consent.

: Not Applicable.

: The authors declare no competing interests.