FUNDAMENTALS Communication

Organized communication tool that helps to not leave important info out and it the gold standard for handoff structure

• Handoff report

• Beside report

• Charting

• SBAR

Used as a tool to improve pt centered care, enhance pt understanding of care plan, and personalizes care

• Handoff report

• Beside report

• Charting

• SBAR

Which part of SBAR involves analysis and considerations of options

• Situation

• Background

• Assessment

• Reccomendation

Which part of SBAR involves information about what needs to happen next shift and anything requiring a follow up

• Situation

• Background

• Assessment

• Reccomendation

Which part of SBAR involves a statement of the problem and basic information to orient nurse to the pt?

• Situation

• Background

• Assessment

• Reccomendation

Which part of SBAR involves brief info related to the situation

• Situation

• Background

• Assessment

• Reccomendation

What information is part of the nurse to nurse SBAR?

• Basic patient information

• Very important information

• Anything that needs follow up

• All subjective data since admission

What information is part of the nurse to provider SBAR?

• Patient status

• Reason for calling

• Provider's repsonse

• Any orders received

Be patient & don't interrupt, ask yes or no questions, allow time for understanding, collaborate w/ speech therapist; These accommodations match with which pt?

• Pt with a cognitive impairment

• Pt who can't speak clearly

• Pt who has a hearing impairment

• Pt who has a visual impairment

Use simple sentences, ask 1 question at a time, allow time for pt to respond, include family in convo; These accommodations match with which pt?

• Pt with a cognitive impairment

• Pt who is unresponsive

• Pt who has a hearing impairment

• Pt who has a visual impairment