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The SBAR method was originally designed as a communication tool by the US Navy, ensuring that important communications were concise and focused (Stonehouse 2019); this is the cornerstone of good patient escalation.

Randmaa et al. (2014) and Müller et al. (2018) demonstrated that the use of the SBAR method for handover improved escalation communication and patient safety. The SBAR method is now a well‐known communication tool between healthcare professionals, ensuring that the person receiving the escalation is familiar with the structure of information being given; it improves accuracy and efficiency of handover which is important in cases of escalation of deteriorating patients.

The SBAR tool increases confidence of the speaker which in turn obtains the confidence of the healthcare professional receiving the escalation in the person giving it (Stewart & Hand 2017).

In Table 7.1, the elements of a complete handover are provided.

With regards to Table 7.1, this must also be documented, and the nursing associate must adhere to local policy and procedure.