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This document is a checklist attachment related to a federal contract opportunity for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to recruit participants for Human Factors Engineering (HFE) studies. The checklist details the specific actions, timelines, and contract deliverables for a series of 9 studies focused on evaluating the user experience of various VHA health information systems and applications. The studies involve recruiting a variety of participants, including VHA employees, veterans, caregivers, and survivors, to provide feedback through user testing sessions. The contractor is responsible for screening, scheduling, supporting, and reimbursing the study participants, as well as providing notes, audio/video recordings, and data analysis. The document includes detailed timelines, deliverables, and owner responsibilities for each phase of the studies.

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Template Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Human Factors Engineering (HFE), Participant Recruitment Contract No. VA119A-15-C-0042

Alignment of Study Checklist and Contract Deliverables - Draft 29 Sept 15 - Produced by Perigean Technologies LLC
PhaseDue By (Prior)Due By (Post)Variation for ongoing approachAction OwnerHFE to PerigeanPerigean to HFEPerigean to ParticipantsContract DeliverableContract Schedule
Identify recruitment criteria and type of test (virtual or F2F)10-15 daysHFE✔
Provide a blank schedule along with target recruitment numbers10 daysHFE✔
Initiate study kick-off call to determine objectives, approach, and timeline9 daysContractor/HFE
Determine if A/V Consent Forms are needed9 daysContractor/HFE
Determine teleconference/recording needs for note taking purposes (for F2F studies) (E.g. Conference Line, Lync Mtg.)9 daysContractor✔
Review communication materials8 daysHFE✔✔✔2D - Copies of all communications with study participantsDrafts - 5 days after request for study recruitment; Final - 2 days after receipt of Government comments; Distribute to participants.
Develop a study information sheet7 daysHFE✔
Recruit participantsOngoingContractor
Reach out to participants (email, phone, mail)7-15 daysGather willingness to participateContractor✔
Distribute Screener Questionnaire7-10 daysPull participant dataContractor✔✔2E - Answers to Screening QuestionnaireDue 3 business days after completion of a study.
Identify qualified participants8-10 daysSearch candidate poolContractor
Schedule participants7-9 daysContractor
Invite selected participants7-9 daysSchedule participantsContractor✔
Send Participant Agreement forms to selected participants7-9 daysPull signed formsContractor
Provide initial test session schedule and signed participant agreement forms6-7 daysContractor✔2A/B - Test Session Schedule; 2C - Signed Copies of the Participate AgreementMinimum of 5 days; Minimum of 3 days
Remind/confirm attendance3 daysContractor✔
Ensure participants are prepared for the test session (e.g, includes reminder calls, test links)1-3 daysContractor✔
Provide final test session schedule and signed participant agreement forms (in case of cancellations, substitutions may be made from initial schedule)1-3 daysContractor✔2A/B - Test Session Schedule; 2C - Signed Copies of the Participate AgreementMinimum of 5 days; Minimum of 3 days
Provide Completed ChecklistContractor✔2F - Completed ChecklistDue minimum of 3 business days before study begin date.
Place reminder calls to participants1 dayContractor✔
Conduct End User TestingDay of StudyContractor/HFE
Send a note of appreciation to study participants (this correspondence may include the HFE participant Satisfaction survey)1 dayContractor✔
Send honorarium to study participantsWithin 1 day following participationContractor✔2I - Payment RecordDue 5 business days after each study session.
Conduct After Action Review1 dayContractor/HFE
Delivery of Study Notes & A/V3 daysContractor✔2G - Notes; 2H - A/V from sessionsDue 3 business days after completion of a study; Due 3 business days after completion of a study.
Compile data, author report, distribute report5-10 daysContractor/HFE

STUDY1-MHVQS

Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Human Factors Engineering (HFE), Participant Recruitment Contract No. VA119A-15-C-0042

Study 1 - My HealtheVet (MHV) Redesign / HFE Quick Study - 14/15OCT
✔PhaseDue By (Prior)Due By (Post)Variation for ongoing approachAction OwnerHFE to PerigeanPerigean to HFEPerigean to ParticipantsContract DeliverableContract ScheduleDelivery Date
Identify recruitment criteria and type of test (virtual or F2F)10-15 daysHFE29-Sep
Provide a blank schedule along with target recruitment numbers10 daysHFE29-Sep
Initiate study kick-off call to determine objectives, approach, and timeline9 daysContractor/HFE29-Sep
Determine if A/V Consent Forms are needed9 daysContractor/HFE
Determine teleconference/recording needs for note taking purposes (for F2F studies) (E.g. Conference Line, Lync Mtg.)9 daysContractor29-Sep
Review communication materials8 daysHFESent drafts to HFE 2-OCT2D - Copies of all communications with study participantsDrafts - 5 days after request for study recruitment; Final - 2 days after receipt of Government comments; Distribute to participants.15-Oct
Develop a study information sheet7 daysHFE
Recruit participantsOngoingContractor
Reach out to participants (email, phone, mail)7-15 daysGather willingness to participateContractor10/8-10/2015
Distribute Screener Questionnaire7-10 daysPull participant dataContractor13-Oct10/7-8/20152E - Answers to Screening QuestionnaireDue 3 business days after completion of a study.15-Oct
Identify qualified participants8-10 daysSearch candidate poolContractor10/8-12/201510/7-9/2015
Schedule participants7-9 daysContractor
Invite selected participants7-9 daysSchedule participantsContractor10/8-12/201510/8-9/2015
Send Participant Agreement forms to selected participants7-9 daysPull signed formsContractor10/7-8/2015
Provide initial test session schedule and signed participant agreement forms6-7 daysContractor10/8-12/20152A/B - Test Session Schedule; 2C - Signed Copies of the Participate AgreementMinimum of 5 days; Minimum of 3 days2B - Sent to Project Lead - 14 Oct; 2C - 15 Oct
Remind/confirm attendance3 daysContractor10/13-14/2015
Ensure participants are prepared for the test session (e.g, includes reminder calls, test links)1-3 daysContractor10/10-13/2015
Provide final test session schedule and signed participant agreement forms (in case of cancellations, substitutions may be made from initial schedule)1-3 daysContractor10/10-13/20152A/B - Test Session Schedule; 2C - Signed Copies of the Participate AgreementMinimum of 5 days; Minimum of 3 days2B - Sent to Project Lead - 14 Oct; 2C - 15 Oct
Provide Completed ChecklistContractor10/14/152F - Completed ChecklistDue minimum of 3 business days before study begin date.15-Oct
Place reminder calls to participants1 dayContractor10/13-14/2015
Conduct End User TestingDay of StudyContractor/HFE
Send a note of appreciation to study participants (this correspondence may include the HFE participant Satisfaction survey)1 dayContractor
Send honorarium to study participantsWithin 1 day following participationContractor2I - Payment RecordDue 5 business days after each study session.15-Oct
Conduct After Action Review1 dayContractor/HFE
Delivery of Study Notes & A/V3 daysContractor2G - Notes; 2H - A/V from sessionsDue 3 business days after completion of a study; Due 3 business days after completion of a study.15-Oct
Compile data, author report, distribute report5-10 daysContractor/HFE

STUDY2-MHVQS

Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Human Factors Engineering (HFE), Participant Recruitment Contract No. VA119A-15-C-0042

Study 2 - My HealtheVet (MHV) Redesign / HFE Quick Study - 28/29OCT
✔PhaseDue By (Prior)Due By (Post)Variation for ongoing approachAction OwnerHFE to PerigeanPerigean to HFEPerigean to ParticipantsContract DeliverableContract ScheduleDelivery Date
Identify recruitment criteria and type of test (virtual or F2F)10-15 daysHFE22-Oct
Provide a blank schedule along with target recruitment numbers10 daysHFE22-Oct
Initiate study kick-off call to determine objectives, approach, and timeline9 daysContractor/HFE22-Oct
Determine if A/V Consent Forms are needed9 daysContractor/HFE22-Oct
Determine teleconference/recording needs for note taking purposes (for F2F studies) (E.g. Conference Line, Lync Mtg.)9 daysContractor22-Oct
Review communication materials8 daysHFESent drafts to HFE 2-OCT2D - Copies of all communications with study participantsDrafts - 5 days after request for study recruitment; Final - 2 days after receipt of Government comments; Distribute to participants.29-Oct
Develop a study information sheet7 daysHFE
Recruit participantsOngoingContractor
Reach out to participants (email, phone, mail)7-15 daysGather willingness to participateContractor22-Oct
Distribute Screener Questionnaire7-10 daysPull participant dataContractor22-Oct2E - Answers to Screening QuestionnaireDue 3 business days after completion of a study.29-Oct
Identify qualified participants8-10 daysSearch candidate poolContractor22-25Oct
Schedule participants7-9 daysContractor
Invite selected participants7-9 daysSchedule participantsContractor22-Oct
Send Participant Agreement forms to selected participants7-9 daysPull signed formsContractor22-Oct
Provide initial test session schedule and signed participant agreement forms6-7 daysContractor22-25Oct2A/B - Test Session Schedule; 2C - Signed Copies of the Participate AgreementMinimum of 5 days; Minimum of 3 days29-Oct
Remind/confirm attendance3 daysContractor28-29Oct
Ensure participants are prepared for the test session (e.g, includes reminder calls, test links)1-3 daysContractor
Provide final test session schedule and signed participant agreement forms (in case of cancellations, substitutions may be made from initial schedule)1-3 daysContractor22-25Oct2A/B - Test Session Schedule; 2C - Signed Copies of the Participate AgreementMinimum of 5 days; Minimum of 3 days29-Oct
Provide Completed ChecklistContractor2F - Completed ChecklistDue minimum of 3 business days before study begin date.29-Oct
Place reminder calls to participants1 dayContractor28-29Oct
Conduct End User TestingDay of StudyContractor/HFE
Send a note of appreciation to study participants (this correspondence may include the HFE participant Satisfaction survey)1 dayContractor
Send honorarium to study participantsWithin 1 day following participationContractor28-29Oct2I - Payment RecordDue 5 business days after each study session.28-29Oct
Conduct After Action Review1 dayContractor/HFE
Delivery of Study Notes & A/V3 daysContractor2G - Notes; 2H - A/V from sessionsDue 3 business days after completion of a study; Due 3 business days after completion of a study.28-29Oct
Compile data, author report, distribute report5-10 daysContractor/HFE

STUDY3 - BBMI

Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Human Factors Engineering (HFE), Participant Recruitment Contract No. VA119A-15-C-0042

Study 3 - Blue Button Medical Imaging - 5/10NOV
✔PhaseDue By (Prior)Due By (Post)Variation for ongoing approachAction OwnerHFE to PerigeanPerigean to HFEPerigean to ParticipantsContract DeliverableContract ScheduleDelivery Date
Identify recruitment criteria and type of test (virtual or F2F)10-15 daysHFE
Provide a blank schedule along with target recruitment numbers10 daysHFE
Initiate study kick-off call to determine objectives, approach, and timeline9 daysContractor/HFE
Determine if A/V Consent Forms are needed9 daysContractor/HFE
Determine teleconference/recording needs for note taking purposes (for F2F studies) (E.g. Conference Line, Lync Mtg.)9 daysContractor
Review communication materials8 daysHFE2D - Copies of all communications with study participantsDrafts - 5 days after request for study recruitment; Final - 2 days after receipt of Government comments; Distribute to participants.10-Nov
Develop a study information sheet7 daysHFE
Recruit participantsOngoingContractor
Reach out to participants (email, phone, mail)7-15 daysGather willingness to participateContractor
Distribute Screener Questionnaire7-10 daysPull participant dataContractor2E - Answers to Screening QuestionnaireDue 3 business days after completion of a study.10-Nov
Identify qualified participants8-10 daysSearch candidate poolContractor
Schedule participants7-9 daysContractor
Invite selected participants7-9 daysSchedule participantsContractor
Send Participant Agreement forms to selected participants7-9 daysPull signed formsContractor
Provide initial test session schedule and signed participant agreement forms6-7 daysContractor2A/B - Test Session Schedule; 2C - Signed Copies of the Participate AgreementMinimum of 5 days; Minimum of 3 days10-Nov
Remind/confirm attendance3 daysContractor
Ensure participants are prepared for the test session (e.g, includes reminder calls, test links)1-3 daysContractor
Provide final test session schedule and signed participant agreement forms (in case of cancellations, substitutions may be made from initial schedule)1-3 daysContractor2A/B - Test Session Schedule; 2C - Signed Copies of the Participate AgreementMinimum of 5 days; Minimum of 3 days10-Nov
Provide Completed ChecklistContractor2F - Completed ChecklistDue minimum of 3 business days before study begin date.10-Nov
Place reminder calls to participants1 dayContractor
Conduct End User TestingDay of StudyContractor/HFE
Send a note of appreciation to study participants (this correspondence may include the HFE participant Satisfaction survey)1 dayContractor
Send honorarium to study participantsWithin 1 day following participationContractor2I - Payment RecordDue 5 business days after each study session.5-10Nov
Conduct After Action Review1 dayContractor/HFE
Delivery of Study Notes & A/V3 daysContractor2G - Notes; 2H - A/V from sessionsDue 3 business days after completion of a study; Due 3 business days after completion of a study.5-10Nov
Compile data, author report, distribute report5-10 daysContractor/HFE

STUDY4 - MHVQS

Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Human Factors Engineering (HFE), Participant Recruitment Contract No. VA119A-15-C-0042

Study 4 - MHVQS - 4/13NOV
✔PhaseDue By (Prior)Due By (Post)Variation for ongoing approachAction OwnerHFE to PerigeanPerigean to HFEPerigean to ParticipantsContract DeliverableContract ScheduleDelivery Date
Identify recruitment criteria and type of test (virtual or F2F)10-15 daysHFE4-Nov
Provide a blank schedule along with target recruitment numbers10 daysHFE4-Nov
Initiate study kick-off call to determine objectives, approach, and timeline9 daysContractor/HFE4-Nov
Determine if A/V Consent Forms are needed9 daysContractor/HFE4-Nov
Determine teleconference/recording needs for note taking purposes (for F2F studies) (E.g. Conference Line, Lync Mtg.)9 daysContractor4-Nov
Review communication materials8 daysHFESent drafts to HFE 2-OCT2D - Copies of all communications with study participantsDrafts - 5 days after request for study recruitment; Final - 2 days after receipt of Government comments; Distribute to participants.13-Nov
Develop a study information sheet7 daysHFE
Recruit participantsOngoingContractor
Reach out to participants (email, phone, mail)7-15 daysGather willingness to participateContractor5-Nov
Distribute Screener Questionnaire7-10 daysPull participant dataContractor5-Nov2E - Answers to Screening QuestionnaireDue 3 business days after completion of a study.13-Nov
Identify qualified participants8-10 daysSearch candidate poolContractor5-Nov
Schedule participants7-9 daysContractor
Invite selected participants7-9 daysSchedule participantsContractor5-Nov
Send Participant Agreement forms to selected participants7-9 daysPull signed formsContractor
Provide initial test session schedule and signed participant agreement forms6-7 daysContractor10-Nov2A/B - Test Session Schedule; 2C - Signed Copies of the Participate AgreementMinimum of 5 days; Minimum of 3 days13-Nov
Remind/confirm attendance3 daysContractor12-13Nov
Ensure participants are prepared for the test session (e.g, includes reminder calls, test links)1-3 daysContractor12-13Nov
Provide final test session schedule and signed participant agreement forms (in case of cancellations, substitutions may be made from initial schedule)1-3 daysContractor10-Nov2A/B - Test Session Schedule; 2C - Signed Copies of the Participate AgreementMinimum of 5 days; Minimum of 3 days13-Nov
Provide Completed ChecklistContractor2F - Completed ChecklistDue minimum of 3 business days before study begin date.13-Nov
Place reminder calls to participants1 dayContractor12-13Nov
Conduct End User TestingDay of StudyContractor/HFE
Send a note of appreciation to study participants (this correspondence may include the HFE participant Satisfaction survey)1 dayContractor
Send honorarium to study participantsWithin 1 day following participationContractor12-13Nov2I - Payment RecordDue 5 business days after each study session.5-10Nov
Conduct After Action Review1 dayContractor/HFE
Delivery of Study Notes & A/V3 daysContractor2G - Notes; 2H - A/V from sessionsDue 3 business days after completion of a study; Due 3 business days after completion of a study.5-10Nov
Compile data, author report, distribute report5-10 daysContractor/HFE

STUDY5 - AAP

Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Human Factors Engineering (HFE), Participant Recruitment Contract No. VA119A-15-C-0042

Study 5 - Ask a Pharmacist - 5/17NOV
✔PhaseDue By (Prior)Due By (Post)Variation for ongoing approachAction OwnerHFE to PerigeanPerigean to HFEPerigean to ParticipantsContract DeliverableContract ScheduleDelivery Date
Identify recruitment criteria and type of test (virtual or F2F)10-15 daysHFE5-Nov
Provide a blank schedule along with target recruitment numbers10 daysHFE5-Nov
Initiate study kick-off call to determine objectives, approach, and timeline9 daysContractor/HFE5-Nov
Determine if A/V Consent Forms are needed9 daysContractor/HFE5-Nov
Determine teleconference/recording needs for note taking purposes (for F2F studies) (E.g. Conference Line, Lync Mtg.)9 daysContractor5-Nov
Review communication materials8 daysHFESent drafts to HFE 2-OCT2D - Copies of all communications with study participantsDrafts - 5 days after request for study recruitment; Final - 2 days after receipt of Government comments; Distribute to participants.17-Nov
Develop a study information sheet7 daysHFE
Recruit participantsOngoingContractor
Reach out to participants (email, phone, mail)7-15 daysGather willingness to participateContractor10-Nov
Distribute Screener Questionnaire7-10 daysPull participant dataContractor10-Nov2E - Answers to Screening QuestionnaireDue 3 business days after completion of a study.17-Nov
Identify qualified participants8-10 daysSearch candidate poolContractor10-Nov
Schedule participants7-9 daysContractor
Invite selected participants7-9 daysSchedule participantsContractor10-Nov
Send Participant Agreement forms to selected participants7-9 daysPull signed formsContractor
Provide initial test session schedule and signed participant agreement forms6-7 daysContractor10-Nov2A/B - Test Session Schedule; 2C - Signed Copies of the Participate AgreementMinimum of 5 days; Minimum of 3 days17-Nov
Remind/confirm attendance3 daysContractor16-17Nov
Ensure participants are prepared for the test session (e.g, includes reminder calls, test links)1-3 daysContractor16-17Nov
Provide final test session schedule and signed participant agreement forms (in case of cancellations, substitutions may be made from initial schedule)1-3 daysContractor13-Nov2A/B - Test Session Schedule; 2C - Signed Copies of the Participate AgreementMinimum of 5 days; Minimum of 3 days17-Nov
Provide Completed ChecklistContractor2F - Completed ChecklistDue minimum of 3 business days before study begin date.17-Nov
Place reminder calls to participants1 dayContractor16-17Nov
Conduct End User TestingDay of StudyContractor/HFE
Send a note of appreciation to study participants (this correspondence may include the HFE participant Satisfaction survey)1 dayContractor
Send honorarium to study participantsWithin 1 day following participationContractor16-17Nov2I - Payment RecordDue 5 business days after each study session.16-17Nov
Conduct After Action Review1 dayContractor/HFE
Delivery of Study Notes & A/V3 daysContractor16-17Nov2G - Notes; 2H - A/V from sessionsDue 3 business days after completion of a study; Due 3 business days after completion of a study.16-17Nov
Compile data, author report, distribute report5-10 daysContractor/HFE

STUDY6-WC

Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Human Factors Engineering (HFE), Participant Recruitment Contract No. VA119A-15-C-0042

Study 6 - Wellness Check - 6/19NOV
✔PhaseDue By (Prior)Due By (Post)Variation for ongoing approachAction OwnerHFE to PerigeanPerigean to HFEPerigean to ParticipantsContract DeliverableContract ScheduleDelivery Date
Identify recruitment criteria and type of test (virtual or F2F)10-15 daysHFE6-Nov
Provide a blank schedule along with target recruitment numbers10 daysHFE6-Nov
Initiate study kick-off call to determine objectives, approach, and timeline9 daysContractor/HFE6-Nov
Determine if A/V Consent Forms are needed9 daysContractor/HFE5-Nov
Determine teleconference/recording needs for note taking purposes (for F2F studies) (E.g. Conference Line, Lync Mtg.)9 daysContractor6-Nov
Review communication materials8 daysHFESent drafts to HFE 2-OCT2D - Copies of all communications with study participantsDrafts - 5 days after request for study recruitment; Final - 2 days after receipt of Government comments; Distribute to participants.20-Nov
Develop a study information sheet7 daysHFE
Recruit participantsOngoingContractor
Reach out to participants (email, phone, mail)7-15 daysGather willingness to participateContractor13-Nov
Distribute Screener Questionnaire7-10 daysPull participant dataContractor13-Nov2E - Answers to Screening QuestionnaireDue 3 business days after completion of a study.20-Nov
Identify qualified participants8-10 daysSearch candidate poolContractor13-Nov
Schedule participants7-9 daysContractor
Invite selected participants7-9 daysSchedule participantsContractor13-Nov
Send Participant Agreement forms to selected participants7-9 daysPull signed formsContractor
Provide initial test session schedule and signed participant agreement forms6-7 daysContractor10-Nov2A/B - Test Session Schedule; 2C - Signed Copies of the Participate AgreementMinimum of 5 days; Minimum of 3 days20-Nov
Remind/confirm attendance3 daysContractor18-19Nov
Ensure participants are prepared for the test session (e.g, includes reminder calls, test links)1-3 daysContractor18-19Nov
Provide final test session schedule and signed participant agreement forms (in case of cancellations, substitutions may be made from initial schedule)1-3 daysContractor16-Nov2A/B - Test Session Schedule; 2C - Signed Copies of the Participate AgreementMinimum of 5 days; Minimum of 3 days20-Nov
Provide Completed ChecklistContractor2F - Completed ChecklistDue minimum of 3 business days before study begin date.20-Nov
Place reminder calls to participants1 dayContractor18-19Nov
Conduct End User TestingDay of StudyContractor/HFE
Send a note of appreciation to study participants (this correspondence may include the HFE participant Satisfaction survey)1 dayContractor
Send honorarium to study participantsWithin 1 day following participationContractor20-Nov2I - Payment RecordDue 5 business days after each study session.16-17Nov
Conduct After Action Review1 dayContractor/HFE
Delivery of Study Notes & A/V3 daysContractor18-19Nov2G - Notes; 2H - A/V from sessionsDue 3 business days after completion of a study; Due 3 business days after completion of a study.16-17Nov
Compile data, author report, distribute report5-10 daysContractor/HFE

STUDY7-VOA

Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Human Factors Engineering (HFE), Participant Recruitment Contract No. VA119A-15-C-0042

Study 7 - VOA - 24NOV/14DEC
✔PhaseDue By (Prior)Due By (Post)Variation for ongoing approachAction OwnerHFE to PerigeanPerigean to HFEPerigean to ParticipantsContract DeliverableContract ScheduleDelivery Date
Identify recruitment criteria and type of test (virtual or F2F)10-15 daysHFE24-Nov
Provide a blank schedule along with target recruitment numbers10 daysHFE24-Nov
Initiate study kick-off call to determine objectives, approach, and timeline9 daysContractor/HFE24-Nov
Determine if A/V Consent Forms are needed9 daysContractor/HFE24-Nov
Determine teleconference/recording needs for note taking purposes (for F2F studies) (E.g. Conference Line, Lync Mtg.)9 daysContractor24-Nov
Review communication materials8 daysHFESent drafts to HFE 2-OCT2D - Copies of all communications with study participantsDrafts - 5 days after request for study recruitment; Final - 2 days after receipt of Government comments; Distribute to participants.15-Dec
Develop a study information sheet7 daysHFE
Recruit participantsOngoingContractor
Reach out to participants (email, phone, mail)7-15 daysGather willingness to participateContractor1-Dec
Distribute Screener Questionnaire7-10 daysPull participant dataContractor1-Dec2E - Answers to Screening QuestionnaireDue 3 business days after completion of a study.15-Dec
Identify qualified participants8-10 daysSearch candidate poolContractor1-Dec
Schedule participants7-9 daysContractor
Invite selected participants7-9 daysSchedule participantsContractor1-Dec
Send Participant Agreement forms to selected participants7-9 daysPull signed formsContractor
Provide initial test session schedule and signed participant agreement forms6-7 daysContractor1-Dec2A/B - Test Session Schedule; 2C - Signed Copies of the Participate AgreementMinimum of 5 days; Minimum of 3 days15-Dec
Remind/confirm attendance3 daysContractor7-14Dec
Ensure participants are prepared for the test session (e.g, includes reminder calls, test links)1-3 daysContractor7-14Dec
Provide final test session schedule and signed participant agreement forms (in case of cancellations, substitutions may be made from initial schedule)1-3 daysContractor7-14Dec2A/B - Test Session Schedule; 2C - Signed Copies of the Participate AgreementMinimum of 5 days; Minimum of 3 days15-Dec
Provide Completed ChecklistContractor2F - Completed ChecklistDue minimum of 3 business days before study begin date.15-Dec
Place reminder calls to participants1 dayContractor7-14Dec
Conduct End User TestingDay of StudyContractor/HFE
Send a note of appreciation to study participants (this correspondence may include the HFE participant Satisfaction survey)1 dayContractor
Send honorarium to study participantsWithin 1 day following participationContractor7-14Dec2I - Payment RecordDue 5 business days after each study session.15-Dec
Conduct After Action Review1 dayContractor/HFE
Delivery of Study Notes & A/V3 daysContractor7-14Dec2G - Notes; 2H - A/V from sessionsDue 3 business days after completion of a study; Due 3 business days after completion of a study.15-Dec
Compile data, author report, distribute report5-10 daysContractor/HFE

STUDY8-MHVQS

Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Human Factors Engineering (HFE), Participant Recruitment Contract No. VA119A-15-C-0042

Study 8 - MHVQS14 - 9/10Dec
✔PhaseDue By (Prior)Due By (Post)Variation for ongoing approachAction OwnerHFE to PerigeanPerigean to HFEPerigean to ParticipantsContract DeliverableContract ScheduleDelivery Date
Identify recruitment criteria and type of test (virtual or F2F)10-15 daysHFE3-Dec
Provide a blank schedule along with target recruitment numbers10 daysHFE3-Dec
Initiate study kick-off call to determine objectives, approach, and timeline9 daysContractor/HFE3-Dec
Determine if A/V Consent Forms are needed9 daysContractor/HFE3-Dec
Determine teleconference/recording needs for note taking purposes (for F2F studies) (E.g. Conference Line, Lync Mtg.)9 daysContractor3-Dec
Review communication materials8 daysHFESent drafts to HFE 2-OCT2D - Copies of all communications with study participantsDrafts - 5 days after request for study recruitment; Final - 2 days after receipt of Government comments; Distribute to participants.11-Dec
Develop a study information sheet7 daysHFE
Recruit participantsOngoingContractor
Reach out to participants (email, phone, mail)7-15 daysGather willingness to participateContractor3-Dec
Distribute Screener Questionnaire7-10 daysPull participant dataContractor3-Dec2E - Answers to Screening QuestionnaireDue 3 business days after completion of a study.11-Dec
Identify qualified participants8-10 daysSearch candidate poolContractor3-Dec
Schedule participants7-9 daysContractor
Invite selected participants7-9 daysSchedule participantsContractor3-Dec
Send Participant Agreement forms to selected participants7-9 daysPull signed formsContractor
Provide initial test session schedule and signed participant agreement forms6-7 daysContractor8-Dec2A/B - Test Session Schedule; 2C - Signed Copies of the Participate AgreementMinimum of 5 days; Minimum of 3 days11-Dec
Remind/confirm attendance3 daysContractor9-10Dec
Ensure participants are prepared for the test session (e.g, includes reminder calls, test links)1-3 daysContractor9-10Dec
Provide final test session schedule and signed participant agreement forms (in case of cancellations, substitutions may be made from initial schedule)1-3 daysContractor8-Dec2A/B - Test Session Schedule; 2C - Signed Copies of the Participate AgreementMinimum of 5 days; Minimum of 3 days11-Dec
Provide Completed ChecklistContractor2F - Completed ChecklistDue minimum of 3 business days before study begin date.11-Dec
Place reminder calls to participants1 dayContractor9-10Dec
Conduct End User TestingDay of StudyContractor/HFE
Send a note of appreciation to study participants (this correspondence may include the HFE participant Satisfaction survey)1 dayContractor
Send honorarium to study participantsWithin 1 day following participationContractor9-10Dec2I - Payment RecordDue 5 business days after each study session.11-Dec
Conduct After Action Review1 dayContractor/HFE
Delivery of Study Notes & A/V3 daysContractor9-10Dec2G - Notes; 2H - A/V from sessionsDue 3 business days after completion of a study; Due 3 business days after completion of a study.11-Dec
Compile data, author report, distribute report5-10 daysContractor/HFE

STUDY9-MHVUT

Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Human Factors Engineering (HFE), Participant Recruitment Contract No. VA119A-15-C-0042

Study ##
✔PhaseDue By (Prior)Due By (Post)Variation for ongoing approachAction OwnerHFE to PerigeanPerigean to HFEPerigean to ParticipantsContract DeliverableContract ScheduleDelivery Date
Identify recruitment criteria and type of test (virtual or F2F)10-15 daysHFEDATE
Provide a blank schedule along with target recruitment numbers10 daysHFEDATE
Initiate study kick-off call to determine objectives, approach, and timeline9 daysContractor/HFEDATE
Determine if A/V Consent Forms are needed9 daysContractor/HFEDATE
Determine teleconference/recording needs for note taking purposes (for F2F studies) (E.g. Conference Line, Lync Mtg.)9 daysContractorDATE
Review communication materials8 daysHFESent drafts to HFE 2-OCT2D - Copies of all communications with study participantsDrafts - 5 days after request for study recruitment; Final - 2 days after receipt of Government comments; Distribute to participants.DATE
Develop a study information sheet7 daysHFE
Recruit participantsOngoingContractor
Reach out to participants (email, phone, mail)7-15 daysGather willingness to participateContractorDATE
Distribute Screener Questionnaire7-10 daysPull participant dataContractorDATE2E - Answers to Screening QuestionnaireDue 3 business days after completion of a study.DATE
Identify qualified participants8-10 daysSearch candidate poolContractorDATE
Schedule participants7-9 daysContractorDATE
Invite selected participants7-9 daysSchedule participantsContractorDATE
Send Participant Agreement forms to selected participants7-9 daysPull signed formsContractorDATE
Provide initial test session schedule and signed participant agreement forms6-7 daysContractorDATE2A/B - Test Session Schedule; 2C - Signed Copies of the Participate AgreementMinimum of 5 days; Minimum of 3 daysDATE
Remind/confirm attendance3 daysContractorDATE
Ensure participants are prepared for the test session (e.g, includes reminder calls, test links)1-3 daysContractorDATE
Provide final test session schedule and signed participant agreement forms (in case of cancellations, substitutions may be made from initial schedule)1-3 daysContractorDATE2A/B - Test Session Schedule; 2C - Signed Copies of the Participate AgreementMinimum of 5 days; Minimum of 3 daysDATE
Provide Completed ChecklistContractor2F - Completed ChecklistDue minimum of 3 business days before study begin date.DATE
Place reminder calls to participants1 dayContractorDATE
Conduct End User TestingDay of StudyContractor/HFE
Send a note of appreciation to study participants (this correspondence may include the HFE participant Satisfaction survey)1 dayContractor
Send honorarium to study participantsWithin 1 day following participationContractorDATE2I - Payment RecordDue 5 business days after each study session.DATE
Conduct After Action Review1 dayContractor/HFE
Delivery of Study Notes & A/V3 daysContractorDATE2G - Notes; 2H - A/V from sessionsDue 3 business days after completion of a study; Due 3 business days after completion of a study.DATE
Compile data, author report, distribute report5-10 daysContractor/HFE

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