Problem Statement: ICU or other physicians could increase communication with nursing staff while more efficiently prioritizing patient care delivery and ICU admissions and discharges.
What is a Morning Briefing? A morning briefing is a dialogue between 2 or more people using concise and relevant information to promote effective communication prior to rounds in the inpatient unit.
Purpose of Tool: The purpose of this tool is to provide a structured approach to assist physicians and charge nurses in identifying problems that occurred the night before and potential problems for the clinical day.
Who Should Use this Tool: Physicians who conduct patient rounds. AND Charge nurses and/or nurse managers who make patient assignments and are responsible for the entire patient population and staff within the inpatient unit.
How to Use this Tool: Complete this tool daily prior to starting patient care rounds by meeting with the charge nurse.
