The SPARCS program aims to ensure timely data request processing, contingent upon the receipt of all necessary documents and the complexity of the application, encompassing research objectives, methodology, data elements, and linkages.
SPARCS hospital discharge data requests exhibit varying complexities, influencing review timelines. Each request is unique and undergoes multiple review stages to address specific aspects of the application. The duration of this process depends on the staff's consolidation of research components and the applicant's revisions and resubmissions. On average, the review and approval process spans five months, with some applications requiring anywhere from two to eighteen months or longer for completion.