Process

QIBA is still evolving its processes but the following pages present current thoughts.

Much of this is adapted from DICOM and IHE processes.

Overview

• Groundwork and Profiling - a model for linking research, validation, standardization, product implementation and deployment.

Procedures and Conventions

• QIBA Profile Template
• Change Tracking and File Naming

• Committee Procedures
• Publication Process
• Balloting Process

• Wiki Page Templates

QIBA Profiling Stages

• Selection
  • Submit Proposals
  • Evaluate and Approve Proposals

• Drafting
  • Draft Underlying UPICT Protocol
  • Draft QIBA Profile
  • Initiate/Conduct Groundwork
  • Approve & Publish Public Comment Draft

• Review
  • Collect and Resolve Public Comment
  • Approve & Publish Reviewed Draft

• Technical Confirmation
  • Distribute for Technical Confirmation
  • Collect and Resolve Feedback
  • Approve & Publish Technically Confirmed Draft

• Clinical Confirmation
  • Distribute for Clinical Confirmation
  • Collect and Resolve Feedback
  • Approve & Publish Clinically Confirmed Draft

• Maintenance
  • Accept and Resolve Change Proposals
  • (Optional) Solicit and Resolve Additional Feedback

• Retirement
  • Review for Retirement

See Also

• Profile Development Process Comparison - Considering analogs between DICOM, IHE, UPICT and QIBA