I-SBAR-R
What does SBAR stand for?
Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation
What is a handoff report?
A communication technique where one provider hands-off care of a client to another provider by a detailed and structured reporting method
What is transcribing prescriptions?
Upon receiving a provider's prescription (order) for a client, verify or read back the information, and then document the information correctly in the client's EHR
What is SBAR used for?
To share information between team members
True or false: Many facilities and providers use their own handoff techniques and systems.
True
What is a verbal prescription?
A provider verbally prescribes treatment, for a client, to another provider or nurse.
The SBAR formula can also add two more letters I and R, making it I-SBAR-R. What do the two extra letters stand for?
I stands for Introduction and R stands for read back/repeat
Why do we use the handoff method?
To provide an outline for the newer nurse to use as a communication anchor
What are care transitions?
The transfer of care of a client to or between different health care providers or settings.
Why is it important to read back the information?
It provides a chance for clarification and questions about the information received.
True or false: One-third of reported adverse events can be prevented by using improved communication and appropriate transfer of information when changing providers during care
False
True or false: The receiver taking a verbal prescription from a prescriber does not have to record (write down) the prescription and then read it back as written
False. Recording and reading back the prescription helps avoid transcription errors
The SBAR technique was originally developed by who?
The U.S. Navy. They used it to facilitate communication on nuclear submarines
True or false: Bedside nursing handoff report is the best strategy to improve client safety and quality of care, improve communication among the nurses and the client or the client’s caregiver, and increase client satisfaction with the health care experience
True
What happens during Medication reconciliation or medication verification?
The nurse must gather a complete list of medications, reconcile them, verify the list’s accuracy, and then document all medications that the client needs to take while in a care setting