What are Team Huddles?

• A. Formal board meetings.
• B. Brief meetings to share updates and coordinate care among healthcare team members.
• C. Patient-focused consultations.
• D. Long-term strategic planning sessions.

Answer: (B)

Team huddles are brief, focused gatherings where the healthcare team quickly shares patient updates, flags safety concerns, and coordinates the next steps for patient care. They are short, usually 5 to 15 minutes, with a simple agenda: what has changed with patients, what needs attention, and what actions are required. This format keeps everyone on the same page as care plans evolve, helping to prevent miscommunication and streamline workflows across disciplines.

Formal board meetings involve governance and longer discussions, not day-to-day care coordination. Patient-focused consultations center on discussing care directly with the patient (and family) rather than just the team’s internal updates. Long-term strategic planning sessions focus on future directions and overarching goals, not the immediate coordination of ongoing patient care.