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From Speak-Up to Follow-Through: Safety Huddles in Ambulatory Practice

This session will describe the design, implementation, and early outcomes of an ambulatory safety huddle pilot focused on proactively identifying safety risks, near misses, and system vulnerabilities in outpatient settings. Attendees will learn how structured daily huddles, defined leadership roles, and escalation pathways support just culture, psychological safety, and accountability. The session will highlight practical tools used to standardize huddles, strengthen leadership follow through, and translate frontline concerns into actionable improvements. Participants will leave with replicable strategies to improve patient safety culture, enhance interdisciplinary communication, and embed proactive risk identification into routine ambulatory workflows.

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Heidi DelVecchio, DNP, BSN, RN

Ambulatory Market Manager, Quality - University Hospitals

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  • 60 Minute Session On-Demand
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