Isbarr - ISBAR tool to help others learn how to use SBAR in practice PDF

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ISBAR tool to help others learn how to use SBAR in practice...

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ISBARR (adapted from SBAR) is a powerful tool to have clear communication for effective client care. It is a standard way to communicate medical information. It improves accuracy and cuts down on dangerous errors. ISBARR stands for Identify, Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation and Read Back. Please use the following acronym (ISBARR) to communicate your findings in simulation.

ISBARR

I

Information to relay    

identify

S situation

B background

Who are you? Where are you? Who are you calling about? Patient’s name, age, gender, and department.

What is the problem/reason for contact? I’m calling because... (describe)  I have observed major changes... (ABCDE)  I have obtained the following values...  I have received the following test results... 

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Brief/relevant case history to assist provider with familiarity Admission diagnosis/date Previous illnesses of significance Relevant problems and treatment/interventions to date Allergies

Situational Information

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assessment

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R recommendation

R read back

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Assessment (of the situation and background) Provide the most recent set of vital signs or other data relevant to the communication I think the problem/reason for the patient’s condition is related to (respiration, circulation, neurologic) I don’t know what the problem is but the patient’s condition has gotten worse. The patient is unstable; we need to do something. I AM concerned! Request specific advice and interventions, and clarify expectations When should I next make contact? When will you be here?

Confirm messages and interventions with a closed loop Repeat the orders that were given Clarify anything that is unclear...