Aligning with Southern Health-Santé Sud Core Values, Patient Safety and a just culture, staff will initiate and engage team members in ‘Take 5’ following any unusual or significant event within any work setting, to provide an opportunity for staff to:

• debrief and/or defuse after an unusual or significant event
• identify required system or process improvements
• engage in ongoing learning

Recommendation(s)/Action Required:

• read through ‘Take 5’ standard guideline
• ensure poster and form have been circulated to programs and team members (i.e. post in care areas, staff rooms etc.)
• ensure poster and forms are easily accessible and available for use by team members where they work
• follow procedure for facilitating ‘Take 5’
• managers/CRNs ensure adequate follow up occurs when receiving a completed ‘Take 5’ form

Timeline: As soon as possible.

Submitted by: L Cassan, Regional Lead – Acute Care & Chief Nursing Officer