Situation-Specific Evaluation, SBAR Reporting, & Management

SSESBAR takes the common SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Request/Recommendation) communication tool, focuses it on the situation, problem or condition being faced, and expands it to include data collection, suggested SBAR content & notification urgency, and management options. SSESBAR is based on decades-old work, enhanced with diagnostic and management options available today. Designed for long-term (LTC) and post-acute (PA) care in nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities (SNF), Situation-Specific SBARs can also be used in other healthcare settings such as home care, hospitals and assisted living facilities (ALF), when appropriate. SSESBAR can also be used as examples of scenarios for education or as a template.

SSESBAR begins with Situations. Find the Situation in the list that best fits the problem or condition, exploring the "Also consider:" options at the top of most situations. The Situation pages can be reviewed online (desktop or smartphone), or downloaded as a PDF and printed to use as a form or tool for charting and documentation notes, or just as a worksheet. Then complete the suggested evaluation and follow the guidance for SBAR notification of the physician or advanced practice provider (nurse practitioner, physician assistant). Lastly, review the guidance for the in-facility management of the Situation. SSESBAR can be used by registered nurses or licensed practical/vocational nurses according to your state's scope of practice.

Did SSESBAR help you with your Situation? If not, e-mail your suggestions to FEEDBACK@SSESBAR.ORG.

DISCLAIMER

This publication is provided for guidance and educational purposes only and should not be used or in any way relied upon without consultation with and supervision of a qualified practitioner based on the case history and medical condition of a particular patient. The information in this publication is not intended and should not be construed as a substitute for a practitioner's medical advice or judgment. SSESBAR, including its contributors, managers, contacts and hosts expressly disclaims responsibility for any adverse effects or consequences resulting from the use of any of the advice or guidance presented or discussed in this publication. SSESBAR, its contributors, managers, contacts and hosts shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever resulting from use of this publication. SSESBAR, its heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns hereby disclaim any and all liability for damages of whatever kind resulting from the use, negligent or otherwise, of this publication. The authors and publisher have made every effort to ensure that the information contained in this publication, including recommendations for evaluation and treatment and guidance on selection, dosing, and monitoring of specific medications, reflects accepted standards and practices at the time of publication. However, because research evidence and clinical standards continually evolve, the reader is urged to check recent publications and product monographs for guidance on treatment decisions.