SBAR Communication in Nursing
Name: [YOUR NAME]
Institution: [YOUR INSTITUTION/WORKPLACE NAME]
Department: [YOUR DEPARTMENT]
Date: [DATE]
Section | Details & Example |
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S (Situation) | Brief Description: Summarize the immediate situation or concern. Example: "Nurse [NURSE NAME] reports that patient [PATIENT NAME] in room [ROOM NUMBER] has experienced a sudden drop in blood pressure and increased confusion." |
B (Background) | Patient Background: Relevant patient history and context. Example: "Patient [PATIENT NAME], aged [AGE], was admitted for [ADMISSION REASON]. They have a history of [RELEVANT MEDICAL HISTORY] and are currently on [MEDICATIONS]." |
A (Assessment) | Current Assessment: Your observations, including vital signs, symptoms, and patient statements. Example: "Upon assessment, [PATIENT NAME]'s blood pressure was [BLOOD PRESSURE], heart rate [HEART RATE] bpm. The patient appears [PATIENT'S CONDITION] and reported feeling [PATIENT'S SYMPTOMS]." |
R (Recommendation) | Action/Recommendation: What you suggest should be done next. Example: "Recommend immediate review of [PATIENT NAME]'s medication regimen, possible fluid administration for hypotension, and consultation with [SPECIALTY/PHYSICIAN NAME] for assessment of confusion causes." |
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