SBAR writing guidelines

Writing an SBAR (note:you do not need an executive summary for this assignment)

SBAR – Situation – Background – Assessment – Recommendation:

The SBAR is a tool to guide critical thinking and record each step. The format of each section will capture the details of critical information that is included in the problem definition, problem analysis, and problem-solving. 

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Style of the SBAR

The style and tone of the SBAR is formal and directed at a leadership audience. Sentences should be concise, direct, use bias-free language, and use an active voice. Writing quality matters as you lose credibility when you have writing mistakes

General Formatting:

· Double-space document

· Use 1″ margins on all sides and .5″ indents for new paragraphs

· Use 12 point, Times New Roman font

· Include a page header (the title of your paper) and a page number on the top of each page

· The title page is not required unless specifically identified in the assignment

· Each section of the SBAR should have a section title (i.e. Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation)

Citation

Outside resources are not required but if they are used, the APA approach will be used for in-text citations (author, date) and a reference page. See the  Writing Guide  for in-text citation and reference formatting.

The SBAR format 

Situation 

This includes the definition of the problem that is being analyzed. If the assignment has a question proposed, paraphrase the problem in your own word to verify agreement with the meaning. One of the ways to define the problem is to describe the gap in a gap analysis. Another way is to identify what the customer wants. Another approach is to define the problem using a problem statement, using examples to personalize the gap or the “pain” of the issue. This section should clearly identify to the reader what the problem is and why we need to fix it.

Background

This section includes any information that the reader needs to understand the problem. This may include what is in-scope and what is out-of-scope. This provides boundaries and a level of magnitude. Any subjective or objective data needs to be included here. If the problem involves data analytics, data sources, measurements, collection methods, and operational definitions need to be included. Any factors that impact or contribute to the problem should be identified here.

Assessment

This section is the analysis of the problem. This includes any tests or theories used to examine the available data. For example, this can be where different options are compared, like a “pros and cons” list.  If this problem is data analytics, statistical or graphical methods can identify significant factors that impact the problem. This can also be used for root cause analysis to identify the source of the issue. This section can also be used to evaluate the facts using the identified theory or tool. 

Recommendation

Use divergent and convergent methods for problem-solving. Before writing, using brainstorming or mind-mapping, or other creative approaches to building a list of possible solutions, then use convergent methods such as prioritizing to identify the best solution. Use this section to define recommendations that have been inspired using problem-solving methods and identify how the best ones resolve the original problem

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