Huddle Up for Impact Series: Advancing Team-Based Care in Colorectal Screening

Virtual Series

Event Overview

This two-part series will cover the following.

Session 1

This session introduces the concept of Huddles as a powerful communication tool within healthcare organizations. Attendees will explore the why behind Huddles, different types (administrative vs. care team), and strategies for successfully adopting Huddles into everyday practice to build a culture of proactive care and collaboration.

Session 1 Learning Objectives:

• Define what a Huddle is and articulate its role in improving team communication, patient care, and operational efficiency.
• Differentiate between administrative and care team Huddles, including their goals, participants, frequency, and topics.
• Describe the benefits of Huddles for healthcare teams and patients, with a focus on improving outcomes and addressing gaps in care.
• Identify team roles and responsibilities within various types of Huddles.
• Recognize key factors for integrating Huddles into an organization’s culture, including leadership support, scheduling, accountability, and documentation.

Session 2

This advanced training takes a deeper dive into effective Huddle practices with an applied focus on improving colorectal cancer screening using the Azara platform. Participants will explore real-life implementation strategies, engage with tools and data, and learn tactics to sustain and scale their Huddle practice.

Session 2 Learning Objectives:

• Implement best practices for effective Huddles, including agenda structure, frequency, facilitation, and tracking outcomes.
• Use the Azara platform to identify patients due for colorectal cancer screening and incorporate this information into daily or weekly Huddles.
• Apply a Huddle workflow that targets colorectal cancer screening gaps, utilizing team-based care strategies (e.g., pre-visit planning, outreach roles).
• Evaluate their current Huddle practice and identify opportunities for improvement using structured tools or checklists.
• Develop a plan to sustain and evolve the Huddle model within their team or organization, including leadership engagement, training new staff, and regular feedback loops.

Presenter

• Coleman Associates: For over 30 years, Coleman Associates has led the way in redesigning how healthcare works for both patients and staff. The organization uses a proprietary, user-centered iterative design approach to drive meaningful and lasting improvements. By blending top-down strategy with bottom-up engagement, Coleman Associates helps healthcare organizations transform workflows, enhance experiences, and achieve measurable results.

For questions regarding this training, please contact McKenzie Dangerfield.