Country COVID-19 After Action Review (AAR) — Online/Hybrid Checklist

14 items · Health · Medium difficulty · 30 min

Run focused online COVID-19 after action reviews and turn lessons into actions.

• Define objectives and scope for the AAR

  State what you will review and the limits of the session.

• Identify the timeframe and events to review

  Pick dates and key incidents or phases to focus on.

• Agree on the desired outcomes of the review

  Decide what decisions or products you want by the end.

• Select participants needed for the review

  List roles needed: incident managers, clinicians, labs, logistics.

• Invite cross‑sector stakeholders in advance

  Send invites with purpose, agenda and time zones.

• Include community or patient representatives

  Add perspectives from affected communities where possible.

• Assign roles and responsibilities

  Clarify who will lead, take notes, and follow up.

• Designate a facilitator and a note‑taker

  Pick someone neutral to guide discussion and record decisions.

• Assign topic leads for each subject area

  Give each topic a lead to present evidence and guide discussion.

• Choose the online/hybrid platform and required features

  Ensure breakout rooms, screen sharing and recording are available.

• Run a technical rehearsal with key presenters

  Test audio, video, screen share and breakout room setup.

• Share data, evidence and pre‑read materials before the meeting

  Send key reports and a short brief at least 48 hours ahead.

• Set ground rules and confidentiality expectations

  Agree on respectful discussion, privacy and no‑blame language.

• Use structured review questions, record lessons, and agree actions

  Ask what went well, what should change, and assign owners with deadlines.

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