20 - Emergency Department and Operating Room Daily Trauma Huddle

Description: Communication between the staff in the emergency department and the operating room needed improvement, especially during trauma situations. Some key factors that have prevented clear and effective communication include the location of the staff from each department, limited interactions between members of each department, and a lack of interdisciplinary teamwork between ED and OR staff. The goal of this project was to assess the effect of a daily huddle between the ED and OR staff on communication and collaboration compared to current practices.