SBAR = the perfect formula for communication✨ – Situation – Think: What’s happening right now? 🗣️Identify yourself, your unit, & the problem – be clear and concise! – Background – Think: What led to this & what do you know about the situation? 🗣️Review the patient’s admission details & history – provide relevant context – Assessment – Think: What’s my take? 🗣️Note any changes in condition & share your professional assessment (like vital signs) – Recommendation – Think: What should we do next?

Expert nurses practice giving an I-SBAR handoff report; including Identification, Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendations. | Nursing and NCLEX Mastery