S (Situation)

Brief Description: State the reason for communication clearly. Example: "Nurse [NURSE NAME] is calling to report a critical lab result for patient [PATIENT NAME] in room [ROOM NUMBER]."

B (Background)

Patient Background: Provide a concise background of the patient. Example: "Patient [PATIENT NAME], aged [AGE], admitted for [ADMISSION DIAGNOSIS], has a past medical history of [PAST MEDICAL HISTORY]. Currently on [CURRENT MEDICATIONS]."

A (Assessment)

Current Assessment: Share the latest assessment and observations. Example: "The latest lab results indicate [CRITICAL LAB VALUE], which is significantly outside the normal range. Patient appears [PATIENT APPEARANCE/BEHAVIOR]."

R (Recommendation)

Action/Recommendation: Suggest immediate next steps. Example: "Recommend reviewing the lab results and considering adjusting [MEDICATION/TREATMENT]. Would you like to order [SPECIFIC TESTS/TREATMENTS]?"