What is an SBAR? An SBAR is a tool that can be used in a variety of situations. I have seen it used in the administrative setting (proposing a change that affects multiple departments) and in clinical settings (nurses handing off patients to the next shift),
The SBAR in a short analysis that includes the Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation for a particular situation. See below for a short description of each section:
Situation – a succinct definition of the issue in the case
Background – a succinct summary of background leading to the current issue. Assume the reader has a familiarity but use this section an opportunity to highlight facts relevant to your assessment/recommendation
Assessment – your group’s analysis of the issue and context, with an emphasis on evidence to support your recommendation
Recommendation – your group’s proposal to move forward based on the situation, background and assessmentWhat is an SBAR? An SBAR is a tool that can be used in a variety of situations. I have seen it used in the administrative setting (proposing a change that affects multiple departments) and in clinical settings (nurses handing off patients to the next shift),
Use the SBAR format to make a recommendation on whether Health Leads should expand its current model to other health systems, or focus on driving systematic change through policy, When making your recommendation, consider funding sources Health Leads may pursue to support its strategy.
Limit your SBAR to 1000 words.
