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Implementation Of Sbar Reporting In The Ed, William Russel Carpenter
Implementation Of Sbar Reporting In The Ed, William Russel Carpenter
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Implementation of SBAR reporting in the ED
Abstract
In our emergency department, reports given to the accepting floor nurse, transfer of care between emergency department nurses and nurses reporting to physicians are given in many different formats with no continuity. It has been reported that 1,744 deaths and $1.7 billion in hospital costs related to miscommunications (CRICO Strategies, 2015). With the implementation of the SBAR reporting tool, we can begin to see a decrease in miscommunications, and improve patient and staff satisfaction. The SBAR framework not only enhances the clarity and efficiency of communication between team members but also assures …