Notice2022-08908
Challenge Competition: Announcement of AHRQ Challenge on Innovative Solutions to Update or Re-Create TeamSTEPPS Videos
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April 27, 2022
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Health and Human Services DepartmentAgency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Abstract
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is seeking to announce a challenge competition to modernize TeamSTEPPS[supreg] video content; the videos are an integral part of AHRQ's TeamSTEPPS training program. TeamSTEPPS is an evidence-based set of tools aimed at improving patient outcomes by improving communication and teamwork among the members of healthcare teams. This challenge competition will be completed in two phases, with cash prizes awarded at the end of Phase 2.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 81 (Wednesday, April 27, 2022)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-08908]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Challenge Competition: Announcement of AHRQ Challenge on
Innovative Solutions to Update or Re-Create TeamSTEPPS Videos
AGENCY: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is
seeking to announce a challenge competition to modernize
TeamSTEPPS[supreg] video content; the videos are an integral part of
AHRQ's TeamSTEPPS training program. TeamSTEPPS is an evidence-based set
of tools aimed at improving patient outcomes by improving communication
and teamwork among the members of healthcare teams. This challenge
competition will be completed in two phases, with cash prizes awarded
at the end of Phase 2.
DATES: Phase 1 Submission Deadline on June 20, 2022 and Phase 2
Submission Deadline on October 31, 2022.
ADDRESSES: Submit your responses electronically via: <a href="https://www.ahrq.gov/challenges/teamstepps-video/index.html">https://www.ahrq.gov/challenges/teamstepps-video/index.html</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Monika Haugstetter, Health Scientist
Administrator, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#491d2c28241a1d0c19191a0a212825252c272e2c0928213b386721213a672e263f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="500435313d0304150000031338313c3c353e373510313822217e3838237e373f26">[email protected]</span></a>, Telephone: 301-
427-1515.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Problem Statement
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is announcing a
challenge competition to modernize TeamSTEPPS[supreg] video content;
the videos are an integral part of AHRQ's TeamSTEPPS training program.
The statutory authority for this challenge competition is Section 105
of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010. TeamSTEPPS is an
evidence-based set of tools aimed at improving patient outcomes by
improving communication and teamwork among the members of healthcare
teams.
Communication gaps among healthcare professionals are linked to
poor patient safety outcomes. Conversely, effective teamwork,
collaboration, and active communication are considered essential to
safer healthcare. Strengthening teamwork and communication among
healthcare personnel is a key initiative within the patient safety
domain and can transform the culture of safety within healthcare. The
TeamSTEPPS training program offers a plethora of methods to build team
skills and improve teamwork in healthcare. The training videos are an
important tool to demonstrate those methods and how they can be used to
achieve the best possible outcomes.
For more than 15 years, the TeamSTEPPS curriculum has been widely
used by the healthcare industry in various settings (including
hospitals, outpatient clinics, nursing homes, and surgery centers).
Medical and nursing schools routinely teach the TeamSTEPPS curricula as
part of their core courses, and a variety of healthcare institutions
and organizations promote TeamSTEPPS principles and techniques in their
efforts to create skilled and cohesive teams. Several years have passed
since many of the TeamSTEPPS videos were developed or last revised. In
a fast-paced environment such as healthcare, this is a substantial
amount of time. With advancements in health information technology,
changes in how care is delivered, and an increased emphasis on engaging
patients and families as members of the healthcare team, many of the
current TeamSTEPPS videos need to be updated to align more closely with
current clinical practice, standards of care, and improved methods of
adult training and education.
Challenge Goal
Healthcare has evolved and advanced since the original TeamSTEPPS
videos were created, and many of the current TeamSTEPPS videos no
longer meet current healthcare setting needs. AHRQ plans to replace
their content to capture the innovations and practices observed in the
healthcare landscape today.
This AHRQ Challenge seeks innovators to update the current
TeamSTEPPS videos to provide improved TeamSTEPPS tools for
communication and collaboration among healthcare team members.
All existing TeamSTEPPS videos currently on the AHRQ website may be
considered for updating.
This Challenge consists of two phases:
Phase 1: Elicit written proposals on innovatively modernizing
current TeamSTEPPS videos in an equitable, culturally sensitive, and
health literate manner (e.g., including diverse patients and providers,
choice of clinical topics that affect diverse populations, modeling
plain language). Each proposal is to be written in the form of a
narrative story or a plan that briefly provides details about how to
update an applicable TeamSTEPPS video topic, including video style,
type of graphics, use of live or animated actors and/or narrator, and
music, and plans for audience testing.
An organization may choose to update between 1 and 3 TeamSTEPPS
video topics, submitting a separate proposal for each one. Each
proposal will be considered and evaluated on its own merit.
Organizations may wish to consider the following while deciding on
which video(s) to select for refreshing: 1. The organization deems a
video or videos to be of most urgency to update and 2. the organization
has experience in that particular area. A total of 10 proposals will be
selected as winners for Phase 1.
Phase 2: Organizations selected as winners in Phase 1 will be
invited to produce a replacement for the existing TeamSTEPPS video
identified in their proposal. Examples of products to consider that may
replace a TeamSTEPPS video include animation videos, motion graphics
videos, whiteboard videos, live action videos,
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live action screencast, or video showcases. This is not an exhaustive
list; innovative ideas of how to apply TeamSTEPPS training strategies
appropriate for a healthcare environment are encouraged. Each video
shall be up to 5 minutes in length. Each video shall be accompanied by
a short debrief guide--a series of prompts to the learners who watch
the video--in written format to support learners in adopting new
practices. The debrief guide may include, for example, questions about
how the learner would have handled the situation, how the learner would
use the TeamSTEPPS tool featured in the video, and similar probing
questions.
Timeline and Prize Amounts
AHRQ is hosting this challenge as a two-phase competition. All
costs associated with both submitting proposals and creating the videos
will be the responsibility of the Challenge participant. Cash prizes
will be awarded only after the videos are evaluated and determined
acceptable at the end of Phase 2.
Timeline
April 27, 2022--Challenge launch.
June 20, 2022--Submissions for Phase 1 (written proposals) are due.
AHRQ will complete the review of the proposals within 6-8 weeks of
closing the announcement.
August 2022--AHRQ will announce the Phase 1 winners at the end of
August 2022. Phase 2 of the Challenge will commence once the Phase 1
winners are announced and notified by August 31, 2022. The AHRQ team
will schedule a live, virtual technical assistance webinar with all
winners of Phase 1 to discuss scope of content, end-product quality,
accessibility/compliance with Section 508, and address questions that
the winners may have.
October 31, 2022--Phase 2 participants will have 60 calendar days
from notification to create and submit their production(s) as described
in their proposal(s). The deadline to submit the videos is October 31,
2022.
December 2022--The final winners of Phase 2 of the competition will
be announced in December of 2022.
Prize Amounts
Only the participants selected as winners of Phase 1 will be
eligible to enter Phase 2. Phase 1 winners will not be awarded cash
prizes.
Winners of Phase 2 will be awarded $10,000 per successful video. Up
to 10 cash prizes will be awarded.
Participants in Phase 2 may be disqualified if their submitted
video deviates from their winning proposal or if the production quality
does not meet standards per the assessment criteria stated in this
announcement and the technical assistance standards. In case any Phase
2 proposals are disqualified, another proposal(s) from Phase 1 may be
considered; any additional winner(s) will be contacted about submitting
a video and will be given a new 60-day deadline to do so.
How To Enter the Challenge
Participants can register by visiting the <a href="http://Challenge.gov">Challenge.gov</a> website or
the AHRQ website (<a href="https://www.ahrq.gov/challenges/teamstepps-video/index.html">https://www.ahrq.gov/challenges/teamstepps-video/index.html</a>). Participants should carefully review Challenge information
and submission requirements on the website, including the intellectual
property rules and assessment criteria.
Submission Requirements
Phase 1
The submitted proposals must be written in US English and submitted
using the <a href="http://Challenge.gov">Challenge.gov</a> website or the AHRQ website no later than June
20, 2022. Participants shall submit no more than three (3) video
proposals --one proposal to replace one existing TeamSTEPPS video
topic. No proposal shall describe more than one video. Each proposal
will be no more than two pages, double spaced, in Calibri font, 11-
point type size, with 1-inch margins. AHRQ encourages participants to
include with their proposal a link to a short (no longer than 5
minutes) sample of a previously created video on a site that does not
require a password. Sample videos do not need to address TeamSTEPPS
principles; they should demonstrate the submitter's ability to produce
an acceptable training video that will meet the specifications of this
Challenge. Include in proposals plans for meeting WCAG 2.0 and Section
508 compliance standards.
Phase 2
Video submissions shall be in US English and shall not include any
branding or endorsements such as logos, wording, title slides, or other
designs on posters, signs, clothing, equipment, or any other objects
that can be seen in the video. Participants must secure permission
releases from each and all individuals who appear in the video;
location releases for any shooting location that is not controlled by
the participant; music licenses for any music used in the video; and
permission releases/licenses to use copyrighted property, if
applicable. Participants must be prepared to provide AHRQ with these
releases and licenses if their videos are chosen as winners of the
Challenge.
Prior to submission, Challenge participants shall ensure that the
product(s) include closed-captioning and audio description in
compliance with WCAG 2.0 and Section 508. The video(s) must be in a
YouTube format with the proper codecs: MP4 (H.264 or H.265), MOV, AVI,
WMV with an aspect of 16:9. Participants shall submit their product(s)
online using the <a href="http://Challenge.gov">Challenge.gov</a> website or the AHRQ website: <a href="https://www.ahrq.gov/challenges/teamstepps-video/index.html">https://www.ahrq.gov/challenges/teamstepps-video/index.html</a>.
Each video is required to be accompanied by a guide that is no
longer than 250 words. The guide will function as a resource for
debriefing on the TeamSTEPPS concept or tool demonstrated in the video.
Review Process
All submissions will be reviewed by at least two individuals who
will score them based on the assessment criteria and provide a brief
comment about the submission.
The scores/comments on Phase 1 and Phase 2 submissions will be
compiled, and a ranked summary provided to AHRQ staff. AHRQ will select
winners based on quantitative and qualitative assessments.
Evaluation Criteria for Selecting Winning Applications
Assessment Criteria for Phase 1 TeamSTEPPS Video Proposal
Compliance (pass/fail)--Does the Phase 1 proposal adequately
address required compliance standards (WCAG 2.0 and Section 508)?
Overall Approach (40 pts)--Does the proposal sufficiently describe
why a particular TeamSTEPPS video has been chosen for updating? Does
the proposal clearly, concisely, and adequately describe the approach
chosen to update the TeamSTEPPS video? Does the proposal describe how
the new video would be effective in augmenting the TeamSTEPPS program
to train healthcare team members on communication and collaboration,
and does it describe how the video will address equity, cultural
sensitivity and health literacy? Does the proposal include a sample of
past video work completed by the Challenge participants? Does the
proposal include conducting audience testing?
Impact (20 pts)--Does the proposal tell a compelling and impactful
story to
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demonstrate how the new production would be aligned with the current
healthcare landscape to fully support the TeamSTEPPS training program?
Innovation and Creativity (25 pts)--Does the proposal include
innovative and appropriate methods for adult learning? Does the
proposal use creative ways to update the existing TeamSTEPPS videos?
Does the proposal include new insight and approaches to broadening
diversity in TeamSTEPPS?
Healthcare needs (15 pts)--Does the approach clearly address
healthcare needs, current issues, approaches to improve patient safety
(e.g., patient family engagement), changes in HIPAA laws and healthcare
settings, and/or emerging trends (e.g., artificial intelligence in
healthcare, telemedicine)?
Assessment Criteria for Phase 2 TeamSTEPPS Video Product
Compliance (pass/fail)--Does the completed Phase 2 video meet the
compliance standards?
Approach (30 pts)--Does the production clearly follow the approach
in the proposal? Is the message consistent with the proposal? Does the
production clearly communicate the content/theme? Is it focused on the
topic and organized? Is it captivating and edifying?
Content (30 pts)--Is it appropriate for healthcare? Does it address
diversity, equity, and inclusion? Is it tailored to diverse audiences
from cultural, technological, and healthcare setting perspectives?
Creativity (20 pts)--How creatively does the new product convey the
message? Is it innovative? Is it well designed?
Quality (20 pts)--How is the quality of the production? Is the
lighting, sound, editing, and contrast appropriate? Is the dialogue
clear and easy to understand? Is it visually appealing and effective?
Is the captioning accurate?
Eligibility Rules for Participating in the Challenge
To be eligible under this Challenge, an individual (whether
participating singly or in a group) or entity:
1. Shall have registered (<a href="http://Challenge.gov">Challenge.gov</a>) to participate in the
Challenge.
2. Shall have complied with the rules set forth in this
announcement for participation in this Challenge.
3. Shall be incorporated and maintain a primary place of business
in the United States (in the case of a private entity), and in the case
of an individual, whether participating singly or in a group, shall be
a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
4. May not be a Federal entity or Federal employee acting within
the scope of their employment. (All Federal employees should consult
with their agency Ethics Official to determine whether the federal
ethics rules will limit or prohibit the acceptance of a prize).
5. May not be an employee of AHRQ or any other company,
organization, or individual involved with the design, production,
execution, judging, or distribution of the Challenge, or their
immediate family (spouse, parents and step-parents, siblings and step-
siblings, and children and step-children), or household members (people
who share the same residence at least 3 months out of the year).
6. May not use Federal funds from a grant to develop Challenge
applications unless consistent with the purpose of the grant award.
7. May not use Federal funds from a contract to develop Challenge
applications or to fund efforts in support of a Challenge submission.
8. Shall not be deemed ineligible because the individual or entity
used Federal facilities or consulted with Federal employees during a
competition if the facilities and employees are made equitably
available to all individuals and entities participating in the
competition.
9. Shall not be required to purchase liability insurance as a
condition of participation in this competition.
Additional Rules of Participation
By participating in this Challenge, each individual (whether
participating singly or in a group) or entity:
1. Agrees to follow all applicable Federal, State, and local laws,
regulations, and policies.
2. Agrees to comply with all terms and conditions of participation
in this Challenge.
3. Agrees that the submission will not use HHS or AHRQ logos or
official seals, except as required by AHRQ. Videos submitted in
response to this announcement must contain AHRQ/HHS branding as
provided by AHRQ during the technical assistance session.
Notwithstanding this authorized use of AHRQ/HHS branding, participants
will not claim endorsement by AHRQ/HHS.
4. Videos must not contain branding of submitting organization,
group, or individual. This includes logos, wording, or other designs on
posters, signs, clothing, equipment, or any other objects that can be
seen in the video.
5. Understands that all materials submitted to AHRQ as part of a
submission become AHRQ records. Any confidential commercial or
financial information contained in a submission must be clearly
designated as such at the time of submission.
6. Submitters of winning videos may announce their status and may
link to the final video posted on the AHRQ website, as well as share
promotional materials and social media posts created by AHRQ/HHS about
the competition and winning videos; however, except as a link to AHRQ,
winners may not post the final video, or any draft version or any
portion of the video, on their own website or through social media
platforms.
7. Agrees that the submission must not infringe upon copyright or
any other rights of any third party.
8. Agrees to assume any and all risks and waive claims against the
Federal Government and its related entities, except in the case of
willful misconduct, for any injury, death, damage, or loss of property,
revenue, or profits, whether direct, indirect, or consequential,
arising from participation in this prize contest, whether the injury,
death, damage, or loss arises through negligence or otherwise.
9. Agrees to indemnify the Federal Government against third-party
claims for damages arising from or related to Challenge activities.
10. Phase 2 video submitters understand that circulation of winning
videos could be worldwide, and that the Federal Government will not
compensate the submitters for this use; winners shall receive a one-
time cash prize as set forth in this announcement.
11. Understands that AHRQ reserves the right to cancel, suspend,
and/or modify this prize contest, or any part of it, for any reason, at
AHRQ's sole discretion. AHRQ also reserves the right not to award any
prizes if no entries are deemed worthy.
12. Understands that AHRQ will not select a winner that is named on
the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS).
Intellectual Property (IP) Rights
To be eligible to win this Challenge, a submission must meet the
following requirements:
1. Each participant retains title and full ownership in and to
their submission. Participants expressly reserve all intellectual
property rights not expressly granted.
2. By participating in the Challenge, each participant (whether
participating singly or in a group) acknowledges that he or she is the
sole author or owner of, or has a right to use, any copyrightable works
that the submission comprises, that the works are wholly original with
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the participant (or is an improved version of an existing work that the
participant has sufficient rights to use and improve), and that the
submission does not infringe any copyright or any other rights of any
third party of which participant is aware. In addition, each
participant (whether participating singly or in a group) grants to the
U.S. Government a paid-up, nonexclusive, royalty-free, irrevocable
worldwide license in perpetuity and the right to reproduce, publish,
post, link to, share, display publicly (on the web or elsewhere) and
prepare derivative works, including the right to authorize others to do
so on behalf of the U.S. Government.
3. Each participant must clearly delineate any intellectual
property and/or confidential commercial information contained in a
submission that the participant wishes to protect as proprietary data,
in accordance with Additional Rules of Participation No. 5.
4. If the submission includes any third-party works (such as third-
party content or open-source code), the participant must be able to
provide, upon request, documentation of all appropriate licenses and
releases for use of such third-party works. If the participant cannot
provide documentation of all required licenses and releases, AHRQ
reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to disqualify the
submission.
Marquita Cullom,
Associate Director.
[FR Doc. 2022-08908 Filed 4-26-22; 8:45 am]
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