Safety Huddles

Safety Huddles are a brief (≤ 10 minutes), focused exchange of information about potential or existing safety risks which may affect patients, staff and any person accessing the healthcare environment. They are multidisciplinary, occur at the beginning of every shift and follow a three point agenda.

Implementation guide - Safety Huddles


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Editable A3 poster (Ward / location & time) - Safety Huddles


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A3 information poster - Safety Huddles


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Safety Huddles - Information for clinicians


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Post-event Safety Huddles - Information for clinicians


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Observer tool - Safety Huddles


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Evaluation questions for participants - Safety Huddles


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Closing the loop - Safety Huddles


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Script Template for Huddle Leaders
Safety Huddles (Paediatrics)


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Who is a "Watcher"
Safety Huddles (Paediatrics)


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