2020
Here’s a look at the overall timeline for the project.
April to June 2020: Project Prep and Start
- Solicited, secured participation, and obtained input from 21 sites, refining project parameters
- Obtained IRB approval at UW as an exempt project
- All data are HIPAA-compliant and de-identified (per HIPAA requirements) with a unique identifier
- Unique identifier allows for tracking of additional treatments after the initial COVID diagnosis
- Completed data-transfer agreements with all 21 sites
- Contracted with BlueTree to consult on use of electronic health records
- Identified data elements of interest (195 elements)
- Defined a COVID case as PCR+ and/or ICD-10 Code + and/or Antibody+
July to September 2020: Initiate Data Extraction
- Assisted sites with EHR coding
- Completed first monthly data transfer from 21 sites (data from February 1 – June 30, 2020)
- Corrected and refined EHR code across the 21 sites
- Aided each site with their unique EHR data challenges (ongoing)
- Merged data across 21 sites; tested the merged file for data analysis for the first time
October to December 2020: Analyze Initial Findings
- Merged February – October 2020 data from 21 sites to review data integrity and quality
- Invited co-investigators to submit research ideas
- Continued refinement and optimization of EHR code
2021 (Planned)
- Complete analyses of data from 21 sites (February – December 2020)
- Submit first manuscripts
- Finalize data dictionary