Huddle boards help service improvement
Supporting continuous improvement at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (ROH)
Date: 24th November 2025
At ROC, we are dedicated to supporting initiatives that strengthen patient care, enhance wellbeing, and inspire innovation. One of the recent ways we’ve contributed is by funding the introduction of Huddle Boards, an effective, visual tool helping teams across the hospital communicate more clearly and drive positive change.
Why We Funded the Huddle Boards
Continuous improvement thrives when staff have the space and structure to share ideas, identify challenges and work together on solutions. The Service Improvement Team at ROH recognised that huddle boards could offer exactly that—a simple yet powerful way for teams to connect, collaborate and create meaningful improvements.
ROC was delighted to fund these boards, to ensure every team has access to a resource that supports better communication and collective problem-solving.
Huddle Boards in Action
Huddle boards bring teams together for short, focused “huddle” meetings designed to:
- Share ideas for improvements
- Encourage open discussion and solution-finding
- Track progress on ongoing changes
- Celebrate successes as a team
15-minute huddle sessions help reinforce a culture where everyone is empowered to contribute to improvements, regardless of role within the department.
Strong Training Progress Across the Hospital
So far, 43 out of 66 teams (around 65%) have completed the huddle board training, giving them the knowledge and confidence to run effective improvement huddles.
There is a clear plan in place for the remaining teams to be trained over the coming year, ensuring that every department across the Trust can benefit from this approach. As more teams begin using their boards routinely, the impact of this programme will continue to grow.
What Staff Are Already Achieving
Feedback from teams using the boards highlights several positive outcomes:
- Better communication across departments
- Increased engagement and collaboration
- A structured approach to discussing improvements
- Stronger ownership of ideas and actions
Through their huddles, teams have already delivered a wide variety of improvements—from refining training timetables and updating key processes to introducing new equipment and creating quieter, more efficient workspaces. These real-world examples show just how powerful staff-led ideas can be.
ROC’s Commitment
We at ROC are proud to play a part in strengthening communication and continuous improvement at ROH. The Service Improvement Huddle Boards are enabling staff to share, learn and innovate together—and we look forward to supporting the ongoing rollout in the year ahead.
By investing in tools that empower staff and enhance patient care, we are helping build a hospital environment where improvement is not just encouraged, but embedded in everyday practice.
