In TeamSTEPPS, the brief phase serves what purpose?

• A. Define team members and responsibilities
• B. Adjust plans and resource allocation
• C. Document actions for legal reasons
• D. Conduct a formal debriefing

Answer: (A)

The brief phase focuses on establishing who is on the team and what each person is responsible for in the upcoming task. By quickly naming roles, clarifying responsibilities, and outlining who communicates to whom, everyone shares a common understanding of the plan and who is accountable for what. This upfront clarity reduces confusion, supports clear communication, and helps the team coordinate actions safely and efficiently. That’s why defining team members and responsibilities is the best fit for the brief. Activities like adjusting the plan, documenting actions, or conducting a formal debriefing belong to other parts of the TeamSTEPPS process.