SBAR for Psychiatric Nursing
Name: [YOUR NAME]
Company: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]
Department: [YOUR DEPARTMENT]
Date: [DATE]
Section | Details & Example |
|---|
S (Situation) | Brief Description: Summarize the current psychiatric situation or issue. Example: "Psychiatric handoff for patient [PATIENT NAME] in room [ROOM NUMBER]. Patient exhibiting signs of agitation and aggression." |
B (Background) | Relevant History: Provide essential psychiatric history, recent events, and treatment updates. Example: "Patient [PATIENT NAME], aged [AGE], diagnosed with [PSYCHIATRIC DISORDER]. Recent increase in [MEDICATION] dosage." |
A (Assessment) | Current Assessment: Describe the nurse's observations and assessments related to the psychiatric condition. Example: "Patient displaying aggressive behavior, pacing, and shouting. Appears delusional, expressing paranoid ideations." |
R (Recommendation) | Action/Recommendation: Provide suggested interventions or actions for managing the psychiatric situation. Example: "Implement de-escalation techniques. Administer PRN medication as ordered. Notify psychiatrist for further assessment and intervention." |
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