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Preparing for Ethics Submission: International Nutrition Survey 2011  Table of Contents Table of Contents………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..2 Preparing for Ethics Submission 3 Template of letter to local ethics committee 4 Issues to be consider when completing ethics approval form……………………….……………………………………...5 Ethics approval from Queen’s University 9 Preparing for Ethics Submission Ethics approval for conducting the International Nutrition Survey 2011 has been obtained from the Research Ethics Board at Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada. Since this is a quality improvement initiative using data collected as part of routine care, we do not think that additional local ethics approval is needed. However, you may wish to consult your local research ethics board as to the procedures that need to be completed. This document has been produced to assist you in this process. In the 2009 survey 64.9% of participating ICUs were asked to complete a local ethics submission for approval by the local ethics committee. We believe that this concern for an additional review was generated because the survey involves human subjects, the results may potentially impact on patient care, and it uses contemporary data that may potentially implicate living subjects or organizations. We hope that following the steps described below will help to alleviate any concerns raised by your local ethics committee. Steps to Gaining Ethics Approval for the QI Project Seek the advice of representative from the ethics committee or other appropriate colleague as to local ethics procedure. Indicate that there are no significant ethical implications associated with the project. You may also wish to review your hospital / university ethics website. Send a letter outlining the study to the Chair or representative (see template for letter). Attach a copy of the information letter and certificate of ethics approval from Queen’s University. If the project is approved