Sbar for Asilomar
- 1. SBAR Intro…. Please use this video to answer your quiz questions and turn into my inbox by 10-15-11. Nancy Nurse….
- 2. Here Nurse speak to MDs about their patients using a formalized communication tool – the SBAR sheet S = Situation B = Background A = Assessment R = Recommendation
- 3. Potential for miscommunication… Family Practice MD - Preceptor 3 levels of Residents 3 specialists That’s 7 doctors talking with our patient! All 7 need to communicate MD - MD to make sure everyone’s on the same page That’s where SBAR comes in.
- 4. SBAR PROCESS (S) SITUATION: What is the situation you are discussing with your colleague or mentor? Identify yourself, patient, unit, room number Briefly state details of the patients issue
- 5. SBAR cont. ( B) Background: Pertinent background information related to the situation could include the following: - The admitting diagnosis and date of admission. - List of current medications, allergies, IV fluids, and labs. - Most recent vital signs - Lab results: provide the date, time and results of any previous tests for comparison. - Other clinical information - Code status (DNR)
- 6. SBAR cont. (A) Assessment: Present your assessment of the situation. (R) Recommendation: State your recommendation or the patient’s request. - Examples: Patient needs to be seen now. Order change.
- 7. SBAR Intro…. Please use this video to answer your test question and turn into my inbox by 10-15-11