![]() ![]() Plus, make sure you have just assessed the patient. It’s very helpful to read the last progress note on the patient and review the patient’s latest labs and procedure results. Sometimes units have these available for you to use. Use a sheet of paper that helps layout the SBAR.It can also be used with other members of the healthcare team like physical therapy, speech therapy etc.during transfers to other units or patient report hand-offs.Used to help the nurse when calling to report a patient’s deteriorating condition or requesting something for the patient.Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation Plus, if the listener (like the doctor) has questions about the patient that information should be easily accessible so the nurse can quickly respond to the doctor’s questions. Furthermore, it helps the nurse focus on the problem at hand, be organized, and helps the listener determine what the nurse is trying to convey. It helps remove all the fluff and/or unorganized thought that may occur when communicating with others about a patient. ![]() Really the goal of the SBAR is to systematize and make communication more consistent. The SBAR method strategically helps communicate a specific patient situation along with the patient’s background, your assessment, and possible recommendations. What is SBAR? It’s a communication method used to promote and simplify communicating important patient information to other members of the healthcare team. SBAR Example for Nurse-to-Physician Communication.Detailed description on each section of the SBAR. ![]()
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