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Table 3 Revised criteria for PSH operational definition (source: HUSH Team)

From: Fidelity and the impact of patient safety huddles on teamwork and safety culture: an evaluation of the Huddle Up for Safer Healthcare (HUSH) project

Most important:

• Who is at risk today and what needs to be put in place

• Non-judgemental (staff feel free to speak up)

• A range of staff including non-clinical

Important:

• Same place and time

• Review of days since last harm

• Review of harm events since last huddle (team de-brief)

• Huddle is short and sweet

• Any other concerns about patients

Moderate importance:

• Led by a credible Healthcare professional