Description of Toolkit

The benefits of team events like Briefs and Huddles are documented.  Briefs (or briefings) are planning events that occur before a case (e.g. in the operating room), a shift, a procedure, a day in the clinic/office, or before an intervention.  The Brief allows the team leader to explain what is going to happen, cover pertinent contingencies, get input from each member of the team (including the patient), and ensure that each team member knows his or her roles and responsibilities.  Huddles are team events for problem solving and updating the plan.  Anyone can call for a huddle to deal with new issues, added complexities, unusual circumstances, or any need to adapt the earlier plan.  Huddles occur frequently throughout the healthcare system and many times throughout the day.  Briefs and Huddles can be used in virtually any healthcare venue.  

The Briefs and Huddles Toolkit contains everything you need to implement briefs and huddles in your healthcare organization.  The toolkit includes:

• Toolkit Overview
• Toolkit User Guide
• Briefs and Huddles Facilitation Guide
• Briefs and Huddles Facilitation Slides
• Handout
• Briefs and Huddles Quick Review
• Additional Resources
• Action Planning Guide 
• Toolkit Evaluation Form 

Description of Tools

Briefs and Huddles Facilitation Guide

A guide with teaching points and exercises that can be used to facilitate a live session.

Briefs and Huddles Facilitation Slides

A PowerPoint presentation that can be used in conjunction with the Briefs and Huddles Facilitation Guide; it includes video clips and case study exercises.

Handout

A printed version of the Briefs and Huddles Facilitation Slides with room for participant notes.

Briefs and Huddles Quick Review
A one page handout summarizing the topic.

Additional Resources
A list of additional resources and an accompanying folder that includes articles, checklists, and a pocket card and poster that can be printed and laminated.

Action Planning Guide
Step-by-step instructions for implementing Briefs and Huddles and other TeamSTEPPS^® tools within healthcare organizations.