S (Situation)

Brief Description: Summarize the current situation or status of the handover. Example: "Handover for patient [PATIENT NAME] in room [ROOM NUMBER]. Patient is stable but experiencing increased pain."

B (Background)

Relevant History: Provide essential medical history, recent events, and care plan updates. Example: "Patient [PATIENT NAME], aged [AGE], underwent [PROCEDURE] yesterday. Pain management initiated with [MEDICATION]."

A (Assessment)

Current Assessment: Outline the nurse's observations and assessments. Example: "Vital signs stable except for elevated pain score of [PAIN LEVEL] out of 10. Pain localized to [PAIN LOCATION]."

R (Recommendation)

Action/Recommendation: Provide suggested actions or interventions for the incoming staff. Example: "Administer prescribed pain medication as scheduled. Evaluate effectiveness in [TIME FRAME]. Notify physician if pain persists or worsens."