Ethics Review Board Approval

Attachment 11 - NHIS Human Subjects Clearance

Date:

October 4, 2019

From:

Arialdi Miniño, MPH.
Chair, NCHS ERB
James M. Craver, MAA
Vice Chair, NCHS ERB

To:

Catherine Simile, Ph.D.
Aaron Maitland, Ph.D.

Subject: New Protocol #2019-09 National Health Interview Survey
The NCHS Human Subjects Contact determined that the new protocol #2019-09 National Health
Interview Survey is a public health surveillance activity under the 2018 requirements of the Common Rule
(45 CFR 46.102(l)(2)).
The NCHS Ethics Review Board reviewed the request for approval of New Protocol #2019-09 National
Health Interview Survey at the September 25th, convened ERB meeting. The Board reviewed this
protocol using the framework provided by NCHS’ Practices and Procedures for the Protection of Human
Subjects in Primary Data Collection Excluded from or Exempt under the Common Rule.
Protocol #2019-09 is approved for a maximum of 5 years.
Any problems of a serious nature should be brought to the attention of the ERB, and any additional
proposed changes affecting the consent process should be submitted for IRB approval before they are
implemented.
Please contact me or Kyle Wise, if you have any questions.
Arialdi Miniño, MPH
Chair, NCHS ERB
James Craver, MAA
Vice Chair, NCHS ERB