1. Debriefing is critical. Studies show numerous benefits in terms of team communication and staff ability to regroup.
2. Start by gathering your team, thanking them for their work and noting that nothing could have changed the patient’s ultimate outcome.
3. Summarize the events so everyone is on the same page and then prompt people to offer thoughts by asking “what went well? what could have gone better?”
4. Remember to end on a positive note to get everyone refocused and energized.
