This document discusses the SBAR communication tool that nurses can use to effectively communicate with doctors about patient issues. SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation. It provides a standardized format for nurses to concisely yet thoroughly relay key information about a patient's situation to multiple doctors in a way that ensures everyone is on the same page. The document explains the components of SBAR and encourages nurses to use this tool to improve communication, especially when multiple doctors from different specialties need to collaborate on a patient's care.

1. SBAR Intro…. Please use this video to answer your quiz questions and turn into my inbox by 10-15-11. Nancy Nurse….

2. Here Nurse speak to MDs about their patients using a formalized communication tool – the SBAR sheet S = Situation B = Background A = Assessment R = Recommendation

3. Potential for miscommunication… Family Practice MD - Preceptor 3 levels of Residents 3 specialists That’s 7 doctors talking with our patient! All 7 need to communicate MD - MD to make sure everyone’s on the same page That’s where SBAR comes in.

4. SBAR PROCESS (S) SITUATION: What is the situation you are discussing with your colleague or mentor? Identify yourself, patient, unit, room number Briefly state details of the patients issue

5. SBAR cont. ( B) Background: Pertinent background information related to the situation could include the following: - The admitting diagnosis and date of admission. - List of current medications, allergies, IV fluids, and labs. - Most recent vital signs - Lab results: provide the date, time and results of any previous tests for comparison. - Other clinical information - Code status (DNR)

6. SBAR cont. (A) Assessment: Present your assessment of the situation. (R) Recommendation: State your recommendation or the patient’s request. - Examples: Patient needs to be seen now. Order change.

7. SBAR Intro…. Please use this video to answer your test question and turn into my inbox by 10-15-11