Authors

  1. Kellish, Ashley Amorello DNP, RN, CCNS, CCRN
  2. Smith-Miller, Cherie PhD
  3. Ashton, Kathleen PhD, RN, CNE
  4. Rodgers, Cheryl PhD, RN, CPNP, CPON

Abstract

Teamwork and communication are critical to ensure safe and quality patient care. However, the ability to affect these constructs within well-established healthcare settings is challenging. Using a quality improvement approach, staff development educators collaborated with clinical nursing staff to implement a daily team huddle. When incorporated into the workflow, a team huddle can promote communication and positively influence how teams function within a clinical area.