Is it possible that one of our top safety interventions could increase the risk of patient harm? Why do some huddles seem so fruitful while others fall short? This episode shares 5 pitfalls of the typical staff huddle with tips on how to improve their productivity without increasing the risk for clinical errors.
Key Points:
-Reality is not like the research
-The unforgiving med pass
-Opportunities for engagement

References:
-Pimentel, CB; Snow, AL; Carnes, SL; Shah, NR; Loup, JR, Vallejo-Luces, TM; Madrigal, C, Hartmann, CW (Sept. 2021). Huddles and their effectiveness at the frontlines of clinical care: a scoping review. J Gen Intern Med, 36(9): 2772-2873. DOI: 10.1007/s11606-021-06632-9. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmc8390736/.
-Greenberg, M (Jan. 14, 2014). Feeling Deprived Can Lead to Some Illogical Behavior. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mindful-self-express/201401/feeling-deprived-can-lead-some-illogical-behavior.

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