SBAR initiative to improve staff communication

Healthcare Benchmarks Qual Improv. 2005 Apr;12(4):40-1.

Abstract

Poor communication seen as a root cause of many adverse events. A pilot program will be conducted in the critical care unit as part of a totally new overall approach to quality. Tool ultimately will become part of permanent patient records.

MeSH terms

  • Communication*
  • Hospitals, Community / organization & administration*
  • Interprofessional Relations*
  • Massachusetts
  • Personnel, Hospital*
  • Pilot Projects
  • Quality of Health Care