04/02/2026
SBAR Nursing Handover Template
S - Situation
- Patient Name/Age/Room:
- Admitting Diagnosis:
- Current Status: (Stable/Unstable/Changing)
- Reason for Handover: (Shift change/Transfer/Update)
B - Background
- Medical History: (Chronic conditions, allergies)
- Procedures/Surgeries: (Dates and outcomes)
- Medications/Fluids: (Current infusions, high-alert meds)
- Labs/Imaging: (Key results or pending tests)
A - Assessment
- Vital Signs: (BP, HR, RR, Temp, SpO2)
- Systems Review: (Neuro, Resp, Cardiac, GI/GU, Skin/Wounds)
- Pain Level: (Scale 0-10 and last intervention)
- Risks: (Fall risk, pressure ulcer risk, infection precautions)
R - Recommendation
- Immediate Needs: (Meds due, dressing changes)
- Plan of Care: (Next steps, discharge goals)
- Pending Tasks: (Lab draws, doctor rounds)
- Questions: (Concerns for the next shift to monitor)
