Post event debriefs: a commitment to learning how to better care for patients and staff.

Campbell M, Miller K, McNicholas KW. Jt Comm J Qual Patient Saf. 2016;42:41-49.

Health care professionals who experience emotional consequences after adverse events are considered second victims. This study presents a structured format for communication to debrief and support a health care team following an adverse event. Further work should examine whether this approach ameliorates negative consequences of adverse events for health care teams.