Rapid decision-making during pandemic brings ongoing benefits
The rapid decision-making process, which Atlanta鈥檚 Emory Health System began using during the COVID-19 pandemic, is here to stay, according to Sharon Pappas, PhD, RN, the system鈥檚 chief nurse executive. An 兔子先生member, Pappas HealthLeaders Media how during the past year, the system鈥檚 eight chief nurses used regular huddles to make decisions in record time. Because they trusted each other to bring accurate information to the meetings and to speak up if they had concerns, the group was able to take action to streamline documentation and support families who were excluded from visiting loved ones because of infection control protocols. The group continued to circle back to their professional governance councils and to refine decisions based on their feedback. Moving forward, Emory鈥檚 chief nurses plan to continue the huddles on a weekly basis. (HealthLeaders Media , 5/24/21)
