The Host ensures data integrity and consistency during multi-edit sessions on FMEA worksheets. 

The Host is responsible for overseeing multi-edit sessions and verifying data. Using the Host Review Checklist ensures a structured, efficient, and accurate review process, supporting high-quality FMEA outputs.

Host Responsibilities

• Oversees the review process.

• Verifies that all new, duplicated, or deleted rows are correct.

• Ensures consistency and accuracy across the worksheet.

• Monitors edits made by multiple users (track bubble counts and review highlighted changes).

• Coordinate with contributors to resolve conflicting edits.
  

Transferring Host Responsibilities

• The host can transfer host responsibilities to any user who is actively editing the worksheet. To initiate the transfer, click the option in the green Edit menu tab, select the desired user, and send the request. The transfer will remain pending until the selected user accepts the request and assumes the Host role. 

Lock for Review

• Locking the worksheet for review prevents further edits while the Host is performing a structured review.
  

Note: All edits from all contributors will be unlocked, allowing the Host to make adjustments or additional edits as needed to correct any issues. 

Host Review Checklist

• The Host Review Checklist provides a summary of all edits made by all contributors in the worksheet. Use it as a reference to ensure every edit has been reviewed. 

  • Conduct a row-by-row review of changes before finalizing updates.

  • Use multi-edit indicators (colors, icons, labels) to streamline verification.

  • Navigate to the relevant records for additional clarification as needed.
    

  • Check off individual items as you validate them.

  • Check entire groupings or the full list for convenience.
    

Note: All items must be checked to confirm validation before saving the changes. This helps maintain accuracy and ensures nothing is overlooked.