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SBAR is an effective communication tool used by healthcare professionals to communicate patient information accurately. SBAR stands for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation. For a better understanding, an example is given below.
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Apical-Radial (A-R) Pulse Assessment
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Evaluation of a standardized hourly rounding process (SHaRP).

Rebecca Krepper, Beryl Vallejo, Claudia Smith

    Journal for Healthcare Quality : Official Publication of the National Association for Healthcare Quality
    |December 15, 2012
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Implementing a standardized hourly rounding process (SHaRP) reduced call light use and nursing steps. However, it did not significantly decrease patient falls, readmissions, or improve patient satisfaction.

    Keywords:
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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Healthcare Management
    • Patient Safety

    Background:

    • Hourly rounding in hospitals is linked to better care delivery, patient perception, and fewer safety events.
    • Successful implementation requires significant changes in nursing workflow and comprehensive training.
    • Standardized processes may offer advantages over traditional training methods.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the impact of a standardized hourly rounding process (SHaRP) compared to a less standardized approach.
    • To determine if SHaRP improves efficiency, quality, safety, and patient satisfaction.
    • To assess the sustainability of improvements over time.

    Main Methods:

    • A quasi-experimental study design was employed.
    • The standardized hourly rounding process (SHaRP) was implemented via a formal education program.
    • Data were collected over six months and trended for an additional six months.

    Main Results:

    • Significant reductions were observed in call light use (p = .001) and nursing staff steps (p = .02) on the intervention unit.
    • No statistically significant differences were found in patient falls, 30-day readmission rates, or patients' perception of care.
    • Sustained gains were assessed in the subsequent six-month period.

    Conclusions:

    • Standardized hourly rounding, when implemented through formal education, can improve nursing workflow efficiency.
    • Further research is needed to enhance patient safety outcomes and satisfaction metrics.
    • The study highlights the importance of tailored implementation strategies for nursing protocols.