Strong and effective leadership is an essential part of a well-functioning team. Leadership is defined as “ the ability to lead or command a person or group of people….In this simplistic perspective, anyone who leads and facilitates change by speaking up, providing education, role modeling, and/or coaching resulting in changed behavior of an individual or …
Speaking up for safety can be difficult depending on the circumstances, staff involved, receptivity of the individual(s) being questioned, and overall existing culture. In situations when there is a concern for patient safety, an error is noted, or more clarity is needed around a plan of care, using clear language in a simple and direct …
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What Is A Debriefing? A debriefing is structured communication, held shortly after an event or on a regular basis, to discuss what happened during the event and why. Individual and team performance, what went well, and areas for improvement are also discussed. Reflection on the experience encourages team and individual learning (Salas et al., 2008). …