Safety gaps in medical team communication: Results of quality improvement efforts in a cardiac catheterization laboratory

Objectives To assess closed‐loop communications (readback), a fundamental aspect of effective communication, among cardiovascular teams and assess improvement efforts. Background Effective communication within teams is essential to assure safety and optimal outcomes. Readback of verbal physician orders is a hospital and national requirement. Methods Single‐center observational study, where the readback responses to physician verbal orders in the...