Meeting of the Minds
Its purpose is to establish a shared mental model, discuss concerns, and allocate resources. Anticipated outcomes and contingency plans may be addressed.
What is a HUDDLE?
When the initial assertion is ignored, you can use this technique to express your concern twice to advocate for the patient.
What is the two challenge rule?
Patients and caregivers are most vunerable to untoward consequences when this process is not well-executed.
What is handoff?
Occurs after an event or at the end of a shift to review what occurred. The purpose is to improve processes, teamwork, and outcomes.
What is a DEBRIEF?
This technique is employed to advocate in the interest of the patient, when the team members' opinions about care differ from those of the official decision maker.
What is the "Assertive Statement"?
A vital communication tool which, when well executed, improves the safety and effectiveness of care transition for all involved.
What is SBAR?
The purpose of this type of meeting is to form the team, assign roles and responsibilities, establish goals, and to make short and long-term plans.
What is a brief?
You may have been told not to use these types of words at the hospital, but doing this can protect you and your patients in adverse situations.
What is CUS?
*(What do these letters stand for?)
A strategy used to communicate
important or critical information especialy during emergency situations which can be used to inform all team members simultaneously in an emergency situation
What is a callout?