In which situation should the SBAR (Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation) tool most appropriately be used?
a. To reduce the risk of nosocomial infec-tions
b. To improve response to changes in patient condition
c. In hand-off communication
d. For accuracy of patient identification
ANS: C
SBAR is supported by TJC as a tool to improve communication between care givers. The other options are goals of TJC but is not related to the use of SBAR.
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