Is it possible that one of our top safety interventions could increase the risk of patient harm? Why do some huddles seem so fruitful while others fall short? This episode shares 5 pitfalls of the typical staff huddle with tips on how to improve their productivity without increasing the risk for clinical errors.
Key Points:
-Reality is not like the research
-The unforgiving med pass
-Opportunities for engagement

References:
-Pimentel, CB; Snow, AL; Carnes, SL; Shah, NR; Loup, JR, Vallejo-Luces, TM; Madrigal, C, Hartmann, CW (Sept. 2021). Huddles and their effectiveness at the frontlines of clinical care: a scoping review. J Gen Intern Med, 36(9): 2772-2873. DOI: 10.1007/s11606-021-06632-9. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmc8390736/.
-Greenberg, M (Jan. 14, 2014). Feeling Deprived Can Lead to Some Illogical Behavior. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mindful-self-express/201401/feeling-deprived-can-lead-some-illogical-behavior.

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Does healthcare improvement sometimes feel like an impossible task? This episode looks at ways to refresh more than the data, but also our outlook and understanding, through an analytical approach.
Key Points:
-Time to give up?
-Human rights applications
-Breaking it down

References:
-World Vision International. (Feb. 9th, 2018). A Stolen Trombone, Barrier Analysis and Isaiah 65 – A chat with Tom Davis – World Vision’s New Global Lead for Sustainable Health. Retrieved September 8th, 2022, from https://www.wvi.org/article/stolen-trombone-barrier-analysis-and-isaiah-65-chat-tom-davis-world-visions-new-global-lead.
-Porter, G (2023). Simple Tools. Healthcare Quality for the Rest of Us: A Friendly Guide to Healthcare Quality Management. Porter Creatives.

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Have you noticed there are a lot of companies diving into primary care and then quickly exiting--or how many of these ventures carry the term "health" in their title rather than "healthcare"? This episode explores the dichotomy of healthcare that treats the sick and health companies that provide primary care for the healthy, including recommendations for how these companies could recover and thrive.
Key Points:
-Healthcare for the Healthy
-Holistic Care
-Unmet Needs and Opportunities

References:
-Fox, S (2024). Rebel Health: A Field Guide to the Patient-Led Revolution in Medical Care. Highbridge Company.

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