The purpose of a huddle is to create situational awareness, capture the voice of the frontline, make it safe for staff to raise concerns and share successes, and to review unit quality improvement efforts. The LENS huddle shapes culture. Managers should take advantage of every huddle to create a culture of operational excellence and psychological safety. The following template can help Managers create the most robust and efficient huddles.

You can download the full Huddle Template Checklist (PDF) at the end of this article.

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