The SBAR system of communications is one of the most used communicatio

QUESTION

The SBAR system of communications is one of the most used communication systems in health care because:

a. It deals with all aspects of communications in patient care except communication with the physician.
b. The nurse is on the same communication level as administration.
c. It honors a familiar, structured transfer of information among health professionals.
d. It honors an unstructured transfer of information.

ANSWER:

ANS: C
The SBAR system was developed by professionals in the California Kaiser Permanente System and involves direct, respectful communication skills among professionals with the aim of quality patient care.