Implementation of the SBAR communication technique in a tertiary center.

Lorna J Woodhall; Lisa Vertacnik; Maribeth McLaughlin

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Implementation of the SBAR communication technique in a tertiary center.

October 29, 2008

Woodhall LJ, Vertacnik L, McLaughlin M. J Emerg Nurs. 2008;34(4):314-317.

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This article describes how one hospital employed a Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation (SBAR) protocol to improve staff communication.

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