This five- to 10-minute gathering at the beginning of each shift change gives us the information we need to work as a team. Both shifts assemble at the central nurses' station and the off-going staff report critical information on each patient, including code status, fall risk and other safety issues. The on-coming and off-going nurses then head to the bedsides for detailed reports. Safety Huddles increase safety awareness among front-line nursing staff and helps support a culture of safety throughout the hospital.