1. Improved efficiencies
2. Increased quality of information sharing
3. Increased levels of accountability
4. Greater sense of empowerment
5. Greater sense of community
Researchers, who interviewed providers involved in the huddle system at a children’s hospital, concluded understanding the way healthcare time-outs improve patient safety is important to further progress in reducing patient harm.
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