SBAR Communication and Patient Safety
Name: [YOUR NAME]
Company: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]
Department: [YOUR DEPARTMENT]
Date: [DATE]
Section | Details & Example |
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S (Situation) | Brief Description: Describe the current patient safety concern or issue. Example: "Staff member [STAFF MEMBER NAME] observed that patient [PATIENT NAME] in room [ROOM NUMBER] is at increased risk for falls due to frequent unassisted attempts to get out of bed." |
B (Background) | Patient Background: Provide relevant patient history related to the safety concern. Example: "Patient [PATIENT NAME], aged [AGE], is recovering from [SURGERY/CONDITION] and has been previously identified as a fall risk due to [REASON]." |
A (Assessment) | Current Assessment: Outline observations, incidents, or data indicating the safety issue. Example: "In the past 24 hours, [PATIENT NAME] attempted to stand unassisted three times, leading to near falls. Currently, mobility is assessed as [MOBILITY ASSESSMENT], and cognitive assessment indicates [COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT]." |
R (Recommendation) | Action/Recommendation: Suggest specific actions to address the safety concern. Example: "Recommend increasing supervision for [PATIENT NAME], utilizing fall prevention equipment such as bed alarms and non-slip socks, and re-evaluating sedation levels. Should we also consider a patient safety consult?" |
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