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    This document provides information on an SBAR communication tool for acute care situations. SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation. It is a structured communication framework used to communicate important patient information. The tool outlines what should be included in each section, such as the patient's name and location in the Situation section, relevant medical history in the Background section, an assessment of the problem in the Assessment section, and a recommended course of action in the Recommendation section. The goal is to clearly and efficiently convey critical patient information.

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    This document provides information on an SBAR communication tool for acute care situations. SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation. It is a structured communication framework used to communicate important patient information. The tool outlines what should be included in each section, such as the patient's name and location in the Situation section, relevant medical history in the Background section, an assessment of the problem in the Assessment section, and a recommended course of action in the Recommendation section. The goal is to clearly and efficiently convey critical patient information.

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    This document provides information on an SBAR communication tool for acute care situations. SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation. It is a structured communication framework used to communicate important patient information. The tool outlines what should be included in each section, such as the patient's name and location in the Situation section, relevant medical history in the Background section, an assessment of the problem in the Assessment section, and a recommended course of action in the Recommendation section. The goal is to clearly and efficiently convey critical patient information.

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    Acute SBARv4

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    lovingncareing
    This document provides information on an SBAR communication tool for acute care situations. SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation. It is a structured communication framework used to communicate important patient information. The tool outlines what should be included in each section, such as the patient's name and location in the Situation section, relevant medical history in the Background section, an assessment of the problem in the Assessment section, and a recommended course of action in the Recommendation section. The goal is to clearly and efficiently convey critical patient information.

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    Institute for Innovation

    and Improvement

    www.institute.nhs.uk/safercare

    Safer Care
    Leading Improvement in Patient Safety

    Acute SBAR
    Communication Tool

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    Situation:
    I am (name), (X) a nurse on ward (X)
    I am calling about (patient X)
    I am calling because I am concerned that
    (e.g. BP is low/high, pulse is XX temperature is XX,
    Early Warning Score is XX)
    Background:
    Patient (X) was admitted on (XX date) with
    (e.g. MI/chest infection)
    They have had (X operation/procedure/investigation)
    Patient (X)s condition has changed in the last (XX mins)
    Their last set of obs were (XX)
    Patient (X)s normal condition is
    (e.g. alert/drowsy/confused, pain free)
    Assessment:
    I think the problem is (XXX)
    and I have
    (e.g. given O2 /analgesia, stopped the infusion)
    OR
    I am not sure what the problem is but patient (X)
    is deteriorating
    OR
    I dont know whats wrong but I am really worried
    Recommendation:
    I need you to
    Come to see the patient in the next (XX mins)
    AND
    Is there anything I need to do in the meantime?
    (e.g. stop the fluid/repeat the obs)

    Ask receiver to repeat key information to ensure understanding


    The SBAR tool originated from the US Navy and was adapted for use in healthcare by
    Dr M Leonard and colleagues from Kaiser Permanente, Colorado, USA
    If you require further copies quote SC042

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