Think Clearly, Speak Clearly: Support Safe Practice with SBAR and Closed-Loop Communication

Course overview

1. Describe the purpose and structure of SBAR as a standardized approach for improving clarity and consistency in communication. 2. Apply SBAR to clinical and managerial situations, including daily shift handoff and risk-mitigation scenarios. 3. Describe and demonstrate closed-loop communication to confirm accuracy and prevent misunderstandings in team interactions. 4. Identify common communication errors and how SBAR and closed-loop communication improve collaboration and patient safety.