Loading...
Templates › Sop › SEO page

Run: Patient Hand-Off (SBAR)

Patient Hand-Off (SBAR) is a shift-change and transfer SOP for passing patient information using Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation. It he...

Fill this out, get a PDF emailed to you. No account required. Want to run it with your team and track results? Sign up free →

Steps

The outgoing role states the immediate reason for hand-off, current patient status, and any urgent concerns. Include the current location, active issues, and what requires attention next.
The outgoing role provides concise background information that affects current care. Include diagnosis, pertinent history, recent procedures, allergies, isolation status, code status, and other relevant events. Exclude non-essential details.
The outgoing role communicates the latest assessment findings, vital trends, pain status, lines or drains, mobility limits, pending results, and any deviations from expected condition. State objective observations and current clinical concerns.
The outgoing role states the next actions, monitoring priorities, time-sensitive tasks, escalation criteria, and any follow-up needed. Identify what must happen next and who to contact if the condition changes.
The receiving role repeats back critical information, clarifies any ambiguity, and confirms responsibility for the patient. Resolve discrepancies before ending the hand-off.
The outgoing role documents the hand-off completion, key SBAR points, and any outstanding tasks in the approved record. If information is missing, the patient is unstable, or a safety concern exists, escalate to the charge nurse, supervisor, or responsible provider immediately.

Get your results

Enter your email — we'll send you a PDF of your filled-out template, plus the occasional MangoScoop newsletter (templates, workflow tips, product updates). Unsubscribe anytime — link is in every email.

Generated with MangoApps Templates — browse 250+ free
Ask AI Product Advisor

Hi! I'm the MangoApps Product Advisor. I can help you with:

  • Understanding our 40+ workplace apps
  • Finding the right solution for your needs
  • Answering questions about pricing and features
  • Pointing you to free tools you can try right now

What would you like to know?

AI-generated responses may not be 100% accurate