Table 2:

Public Disclosure Passive Methods as Developed by the Study Team and Required by the IRB

Must do at least 3

Targeted mailings to households in the communities, with information about how to obtain further details. Advertisements and articles in media outlets in the English language, and if appropriate, foreign language (Public outreach documents should be translated into languages that are common in the area served by the facility) Clearly marked links to study information on the participating hospitals’ and emergency medical services agency’s internet web sites/ social media accounts using prompts from social media template (*IRB approved verbiage) Spanish summary materials that are accessible to non-English speaking residents who reside in the community from which research subjects are likely to be drawn (other languages as per local community requirements) Letters/emails to local and regional community leaders (e.g., police or other government entities) Newsletter posts and/or grand rounds presentations to local/regional hospital staff(s) Public service announcements (Newsletter text contains institutional review board approved verbiage) Other (please describe)