Author Question: SBAR is a convenient tool to use when notifying physicians of a change in patient condition. In ... (Read 59 times)

bclement10 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

SBAR is a convenient tool to use when notifying physicians of a change in patient condition. In which of the following situations could it also be appropriately used?

a. Communication with radiology scheduling
b. Communication with case manager
c. Transferring patient
d. Change of shift report
e. Rapid response team (RRT)

Question 2

Informal (grapevine) communication in health care is used to properly inform staff of (Select all that apply.)

a. changes in practice.
b. Christmas party celebration.
c. patient survey results.
d. girl Scout cookie order pick-up.
e. termination of an employee.

Ksanderson1296 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C, D, E
Options C, D, and E are circumstances in which the SBAR tool of communication can be used effectively. Options A and B are not necessarily appropriate circumstance for the use of SBAR.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, D, E
Options B, D, and E are examples of informal communication and are more closely aligned with gossip. These are not formal communication methods in an institutional environment. Options A and C are examples of formal communication.