SBAR

What do you do in the Situation part?

-Identify self and patient name -Explain what is going on wiht the patient that is cause for concern. A concise statement of the problem.

Background

-diagnosis -list of current medications and allergies -most recent vital signs -Lab results (include date/time and results of previous tests for comparison) -Medical history -Recent clinical findings

Assessment

Share the results of clinical assessment -What are the clinician's findings -What is the analysis and consideration of options -Is the problem severe or life threatening

What does SBAR stand for?

Situation Background Assessment Recommendation

Recommendation

What needs to happen and when -What action is needed to correct the problem -What solution can you offer the physician -What do you need from the physician to improve the patient's condition -In what time frame do you expect this action to take place.