RT Book, Section A1 McGuire, Patsy J. A2 Hess, Philip E. A2 Li, Yunping A2 Kowalczyk, John J. A2 Stiles, Justin K. SR Print(0) ID 1199673820 T1 Whiteboard and Team Meeting T2 Obstetric Anesthesia: Quick References & Practical Guides YR 2023 FD 2023 PB McGraw Hill PP New York, NY SN 9781264671465 LK obgyn.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1199673820 RD 2024/03/29 AB The labor and delivery unit is a dynamic environment with frequent interruptions and handoffs and a constant pressure to multitask. Along with the emergency department, it is arguably one of the most information-intensive environments where timely multidisciplinary communication is essential to safe and effective operations.1 Ineffective communication among clinicians has been implicated as a major contributor to adverse obstetric events. Review of closed claims malpractice cases identified communication as a contributing factor in 31% of adverse events where barriers included failure to function as a cohesive team.2