De-Briefs

De-Briefs are about process improvement.

Debriefs:

• Occur after an event or shift
• Are concise information exchanges and feedback sessions
• Are designed to strengthen teamwork skills
• Are designed to improve outcomes
• Are accurate reconstructions of key events
• Analyze why events occurred
• Acknowledge what should be done differently next time

 

As with Briefs, De-Briefs can be optimized by using an appropriate De-Brief Check-List.

  

Effective teams commit themselves to taking the time at the conclusion of a shift or event to
look back critically at the team's performance and identify corrective actions for going forward.

If teams ignore the process of debriefing, then suboptimal behaviors are given tacit approval,
and performance improvement is limited or hindered.

For purposes of this TeamSTEPPS training, the expectation will be that at the end of any
patient management activity, the team should conclude the activity with the team leader taking
a moment to "de-brief" the team on their performance with respect to communication,
situation awareness, and mutual support, as well as seeking any feedback on the leadership
that was exercised.

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