Process

QIBA is still evolving it's processes but the following pages present current thoughts.

Much of this is adapted from DICOM and IHE processes.

Overviews

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

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

QIBA Profiling

• Selection
  • Submit Proposals
  • Evaluate and Approve Proposals

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

• Field Test
  • Approve & Publish Reviewed Draft
  • Distribute for Trial Implementation
  • Collect and Resolve Feedback

• Publication and Maintenance
  • Approve & Publish Tested Draft
  • Accept and Resolve Change Proposals
  • (Optional) Solicit and Resolve Additional Field Feedback

• Retirement
  • Review for Retirement

Templates

Wiki Templates are samples of certain types of Wiki pages to provide guidance and promote consistency of content/format.

Document Templates are samples of certain types of documents

Organizational

• Committee Procedures
• Publication Process
• Balloting Process