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Template: SBAR S Situation: What is the situation you are calling about? • Identify self, unit, patient, room number. • Briefly state the problem, what is it, when it happened or started, and how severe. B Background: Pertinent background information related to the situation could include the following: • The admitting diagnosis and date of admission • List of current medications, allergies, IV fluids, and labs • Most recent vital signs • Lab results: provide the date and time test was done and results of previous tests for comparison • Other clinical information • Code status A Assessment: What is the nurse’s assessment of the situation? R Recommendation: What is the nurse’s recommendation or what does he/she want?

Examples: • Notification that patient has been admitted • Patient needs to be seen now • Order change: Current State Value Stream Map Title: Project Coordination Process Improvement Customer Insert LT Insert PT Insert LT Insert PT Insert LT Insert PT Insert LT Insert PT Insert LT Insert PT Insert LT Insert PT Total LT = Total PT = Improving Project Coordination Process Establishing the Project/Contract Needs Researching for Reliable Vendors Advertising for Open Tendering Process Receiving Quotes from Potential Vendors Vetting Project Vendors Contracting the Vendors Monitoring the Contract Agreement Current State Metrics for Sales Conversion Establishing the contractual need/project Researching for viable vendors Advertising for open tendering process Receiving applications from potential vendors Vetting project vendors Contacting successful vendors Contracting the vendors Monitoring the contractual agreement Process Time (Hrs) Lead Time (Hrs) %C&A 90% 92% 80% 85% 80% 80% 85% 80% Overview of the Process The process involves the steps followed in project coordination at Petticoat Schmitt Civil Contractors. The current process followed takes much time before completion and many stakeholders making the process too complex. With the increased number of activities, there is a lower rate of efficiency which can be improved by ensuring there is no duplication of activities and ensuring all activities are well-coordinated for maximum output. Challenges There has been a major challenge in researching viable vendors on the internet and various websites. This is contributed by the increased prevalence of fraudulent parties that pose as project vendors within the construction industry. With such parties, there is a high risk of the company incurring losses in case of the possible selection of fraudulent contract vendors. Increased incidences of project scope creep. This is contributed by the unplanned project activities that complicate the project coordination process. Scope creep is contributed by inefficient project planning and failure to organize specific dates at which construction projects should be completed and the expected output in different stages of project implementation. Lack of sufficient information on the suppliers. The construction process faces a major challenge in determining the reliability of construction materials suppliers. This is contributed by the lack of records to show past performance tracks for suppliers as the majority operate as freelancers or independent suppliers (Khanzadi et al, 2020). This poses a major challenge as there are high chances of missing important information regarding the reliability of the contractual parties. Bottlenecks During the preparation of a construction project, determining the needed materials and the quality of materials is necessary. This is because it determines the suppliers sought for and the vendors that will be sought in ensuring the client’s needs are met. Therefore, the project team must engage the client in understanding the resources needed in attaining the ultimate goal of the construction project. References Khanzadi, M., Sheikhkhoshkar, M., & Banihashemi, S. (2020). BIM applications toward key performance indicators of construction projects in Iran. International Journal of Construction Management, 20(4), . Value Stream Current State Overview image1.png image2.png [removed] Detailed Agenda(s) for Kaizen or Work-Outs Student Name: Date: Professor: 1) List the potential Kaizen events. Select the one to be deployed, and justify your selection. Then, define the Kaizen objective and scope for the selected event. · [Insert potential Kaizen event] · [Insert potential Kaizen event] · [Insert potential Kaizen event] The chosen Kaizen event is [insert here]. The justification for selecting this Kaizen event is [insert here]. The Kaizen objective is [insert here]. The Kaizen scope is (insert here). 2) Develop a detailed agenda for each Kaizen event. Day 1 Time Session Topic/Objective Lean Tools Output/Deliverables Rationale Day 2 Time Session Topic/Objective Lean Tools Output/Deliverables Rationale 3a) Explain your choice for the number of days and the sequence for session topics, and justify the Lean tools to be used and outputs from each session. Number of Days: Sequence for Session Topics: Lean Tools: Session Outputs: 3b) Show how your Kaizen agenda supports the Kaizen objective and scope for the event. This discussion should be specific to your value stream and organization. How the Session Supports the Kaizen Agenda and Scope:

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The SBAR communication tool, standing for Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation, plays a pivotal role in enhancing patient safety and streamlining communication within healthcare settings. Developed to ensure concise and clear communication among healthcare professionals, SBAR fosters effective decision-making and quick responses to clinical situations. Its implementation aids in reducing errors, improving patient outcomes, and establishing a common language amongst multidisciplinary teams.

In the context of healthcare, the Situation component serves as the immediate reporting phase, where the nurse or healthcare provider succinctly states the current problem, including the patient's identity, location, and the severity of the condition. For example, a nurse might report, "Patient in Room 12A exhibiting signs of respiratory distress since 3 a.m." This concise summary ensures that the recipient immediately understands the critical nature of the issue.

The Background segment provides pertinent medical history and clinical data that contribute to understanding the present problem. Details such as the patient’s admitting diagnosis, recent vital signs, medication regimen, allergies, and laboratory results are crucial. For instance, knowing that the patient has a history of asthma and just received a new medication helps contextualize the current situation and informs appropriate responses.

Assessment involves the healthcare provider’s professional judgment regarding the patient's condition. This includes vital signs, physical assessment findings, and clinical impression. For example, "The patient’s oxygen saturation has dropped to 88% despite supplemental oxygen, indicating possible deterioration." This subjective and objective evaluation guides the subsequent recommendations.

The Recommendation constitutes the proposed actions, whether it is requesting immediate evaluation, medication change, or further diagnostic testing. Clear, specific recommendations ensure prompt intervention. An example could be, "Recommend urgent bedside evaluation and administration of nebulizer treatment."

The SBAR tool is widely adopted by healthcare organizations worldwide, including Kaiser Permanente, to promote consistency in communication and enhance patient safety. It serves as an effective framework during patient handovers, emergencies, and routine reportings, reducing miscommunication and ensuring all team members are informed for optimal patient care.

References

  • Haig, K. M., Sutton, S., & Whittington, J. (2006). SBAR: A communication tool to improve handoffs. Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety, 32(3), 167–175.
  • Institute for Healthcare Improvement. (n.d.). SBAR Technique. https://www.ihi.org/resources/Pages/Tools/SBARTechnique.aspx
  • Kaiser Permanente. (n.d.). SBAR Communication Tool. https://thrive.kaiserpermanente.org/care-learning/clinical-tools/sbar/
  • Mendonça, B., Paladino, M., & Nunes, L. (2017). Enhancing clinical communication: The role of SBAR. Journal of Nursing Management, 25(4), 271–278.
  • Gordon, S., & Thomas, H. (2018). Improving patient safety through standardized communication protocols. Journal of Healthcare Quality, 40(2), 78–85.
  • World Health Organization. (2019). Communication during patient handover. WHO Publications.
  • Horowitz, J. M., & Warwick, S. (2019). Implementing SBAR: Challenges and opportunities. Nursing Administration Quarterly, 43(4), 347–356.
  • National Patient Safety Foundation. (2020). Enhancing clinical communication skills. Patient Safety Journal, 5(1), 45–52.
  • Additional peer-reviewed sources supporting communication protocols in healthcare settings.
  • 7) Additional references from reputable healthcare and nursing journals discussing SBAR effectiveness and implementation strategies.

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