SBAR Flashcards
What is SBARR?
A tool for effectively handing over information to a colleague
What does SBARR stand for?
- Situation
- Background
- Assessment
- Recommendations
- Review/response
What is important to have before making an SBARR handover?
Relevant information e.g. notes, obs, results etc.
What is important to include in ‘Situation’?
- Who
- Where
- (When)
- What
- Why
What should be included in the who part of a handover?
- Who you are
- Who you’re speaking to
- Who the patient is - name, age, gender +/- hospital number
What should be included in the where part of a handover?
- Where the patient is
- Where you are (if different)
What should be included in the what part of a handover?
- What has happened
- Suspected diagnosis
What should be included in the why part of a handover?
- Why you are referring e.g. what do you want the person to do for you
What does ‘background’ involve?
All RELEVANT medical details
What medical details MAY be relevant in a handover?
- Presenting complaint
- Date of admission
- Diagnosis
- PMH/PSH
- Medications
- Allergies
- Investigation results
- Interventions tried
What does ‘assessment’ involve in an SBARR handover?
- Vital signs
- Examination findings
- Overall impression
What does ‘recommendation’ involve in an SBARR handover?
- Stating your recommendations e.g. what you want from them
- Asking for their recommendations for immediate care
What does ‘response/review’ involve in an SBARR handover?
- Clarifying plan
- Documenting conversation with person’s name, grade, bleep and advice
What should you do at the end of an SBARR handover?
Thank the person
