Huddles and Debriefings

Publication date: Available online 12 December 2016
Source:Anesthesiology Clinics
Author(s): Emily McQuaid-Hanson, May C.M. Pian-Smith

Teaser

Interprofessional teams work together on the labor and delivery unit, where clinical care is often unscheduled, rapidly evolving, and fast paced. Effective communication is key for coordinated delivery of optimal care and for fostering a culture of community and safety in the workplace. The preoperative huddle allows for information sharing, cross-checking, and preparation before the start of surgery. Postoperative debriefings allow the operative team to engage in ongoing process improvement. Debriefings after adverse events allow for shared understanding, mutual healing, and help mitigating the harm to potential "second victims."


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