Which of the following is NOT a TeamSTEPPS team event?

• A. Stand-up
• B. Brief
• C. Huddle
• D. Debrief

Answer: (A)

TeamSTEPPS uses three formal events to structure teamwork: brief, huddle, and debrief. A brief is a quick planning session before work begins where the team aligns goals, assigns roles, communicates the patient plan, and flags potential safety issues. A huddle is a short, informal stop during a task to reassess priorities, share new information, and keep everyone on the same page. A debrief is a post-action discussion focusing on what went well and what could be improved for future performance.

Stand-up is not defined as a formal TeamSTEPPS event in the standard toolkit. It’s a general quick-status update used in other contexts, but within TeamSTEPPS the recognized events are the brief, the huddle, and the debrief.