Lightning Learning: SBAR
Jamie Sillett
WHAT?
WHY?
HOW?
Situation (WWW.Y)
Handover or transfer of care
is a vulnerable time where
errors can happen. Using a
standardised approach/tool
can help to limit this.
SBAR video playlist:
http://bit.ly/whatisSBAR
SBAR is the tool that has
been adopted in our trust.
Listen to:
http://bit.ly/smacchandover
The use of such tools is
increasingly prevalent in
healthcare and has been
adapted from their original
use in the military and the
aviation industry.
Use the SBAR tool when
communicating with others.
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Who you are
Where you are calling from
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Who you are speaking about
WhY you are calling
Background
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Age, Gender, PC, PMH
Assessment
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Diagnosis/ Problem List
Interventions
Recommendation
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Review, Admit, Discharge?
Don’t forget the time frame
Outstanding issues
Includes a brief overview +
examples of SBAR use in the
ED (check for updates).
Their use keeps our
patients SAFE!
15.08.2016 Version 1.3