Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation (SBAR) Toolkit
Description of Toolkit
Evidence shows that the use of a structured communication tool known as SBAR can improve information exchange among healthcare team members and reduce the rate of adverse events. The Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation (SBAR) Toolkit contains everything you need to implement SBAR in your healthcare organization. The toolkit includes:
- Toolkit Overview
- Toolkit User Guide
- SBAR Facilitation Guide
- SBAR Facilitation Slides
- Handout
- SBAR Quick Review
- Additional Resources
- Action Planning Guide
- Toolkit Evaluation Form
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Description of Tools
SBAR Facilitation Guide
A Guide with teaching points and exercises that can be used to facilitate a live session.
SBAR Facilitation Slides
A PowerPoint presentation that can be used in conjunction with the SBAR Facilitation Guide; it includes video clips and case study exercises.
Handout
A printed version of the SBAR Facilitation Slides with room for participant notes.
SBAR Quick Review
A one-page handout summarizing the topic.
Additional Resources
A list of additional resources and an accompanying folder that includes the article "SBAR: A Shared Mental Model for Improving Communication Between Clinicians," success stories, measurement tools, and a pocket card and poster that can be printed and laminated.
Action Planning Guide
Step-by-step instructions for implementing briefs and huddles and other TeamSTEPPS® tools within healthcare organizations.
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