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Table 1 Passive and active intervention phases

From: A knowledge translation collaborative to improve the use of therapeutic hypothermia in post-cardiac arrest patients: protocol for a stepped wedge randomized trial

Phase 1 - Passive

• Identification of ED and ICU nurse and physician champion

• Introductory site visit

• Provide copy of standard hypothermia protocol

Phase 2 - Active

(intervention phase)

• Site visit #2 with nurse facilitator

• Presentation with staff

• Cardiac arrest notification emails to ED and ICU champions

• Monthly audit and feedback reports

• Active implementation support

• Invitation to videoconference education sessions