DerekDoug

Hi Everybody - I am new to posting to the site so bear with me. I currently work in a 22 bed mixed MICU/SICU. We are having issues regarding lack of communication between staff, management, & newly hired intestivists. Daily Huddles were started network wide roughly 3 years ago, but have fizzled in the ICU. Reinstitution of a "daily huddle" has become a way to solve the lack of communication between staff. Email is the current form of communication between staff, but staff are not compliant with checking emails regularly to stay up to date on ICU changes and new information. I would like to know if any other ICUs out there are implementing daily huddles and what they consist of. One of our hot topics are VAP and the compliance of staff members with hand hygiene, oral care, HOB, etc (we have had a recent spike in VAP). With the problem that very few employees check their emails, a daily huddle with "hot topics" is a great way to get the information out to staff members. My initial thoughts would to have the same huddle every day for seven days (starting on the Monday of each week), that way it incorporates all staff regardless of FT, PT, or PRN. Topics would change weekly in order to educate staff. Huddles would take place at 0800 for day shift (shift starts at 0700). What is everyone else doing out their for huddles? Any and all suggestions are appreciated! Derek

Thank you guys so much! All of your advice is stellar! !

So, this is my first post to allnurses so bear with me if this is a repeat =-) I attempted some searches but was unsuccessful for my topic. I am a second semester RN student in Ca and I am starting my student nurse extern position this saturday. I've never worked a scheduled 12 hr shift (have worked 12hr + in veterinary ER but was only scheduled for 8). How do I prepare for this long day? Im sure it will fly right on by, but is it hard to get adjusted to at first? Any suggestions or tips would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! :D

So, this is my first post to allnurses so bear with me if this is a repeat =-) I attempted some searches but was unsuccessful for my topic. I am a second semester RN student in Ca and I am starting my student nurse extern position this saturday. I've never worked a scheduled 12 hr shift (have worked 12hr + in veterinary ER but was only scheduled for 8). How do I prepare for this long day? Im sure it will fly right on by, but is it hard to get adjusted to at first? Any suggestions or tips would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!