1. The Safety Huddle
Simple and Safe Communication!

2. Improving our safety culture
one floor at a time!
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Why do we need a
Huddle?
Safety is everyone's
responsibility so how
can we improve
communication?
How can we better
communicate risks
and issues to all
team members?
How did we start a Huddle?
 Pilot the Safety Huddles
on one unit.
 Develop and refine the
data collection tool.
 Pick a time and location
that works for everyone. 5
minute maximum time
limit!
 Keep it safety simple!
(K.I.S.S.)

3. The Safety Huddle!
(5 Minutes to Improved Safety)
What is discussed?
 Medication issues
 Equipment
Malfunction
 Falls/Slips/ Trips
 Wound and Skin
Integrity
 Infection Control
 Behaviors
 Safety/ Security
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The Safety Huddle
Tool is hung in a
central location so
that everyone can
read it or add to it.
Tool is reviewed daily
to ensure follow up
on all issues and
ensure plan
development .

4. Excellent results!
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Improved
communication
identified on trial unit.
Implemented on all 4
units successfully
with same
enthusiastic
response!
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Staff feel more
empowered and
informed.
Communication on
safety issues has
dramatically
improved.
Safety Huddles are
now imbedded in our
daily practice.