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The Sst Sbar form is essential for documenting suspected skin and soft tissue infections in residents of nursing homes. This guide provides user-friendly steps to fill out the form accurately and effectively, ensuring you are well-prepared to communicate necessary information to healthcare professionals.

Follow the steps to complete the Sst Sbar form online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the Sst Sbar form in your preferred editor.
2. Indicate the date and time of the report in the designated field.
3. Enter the nursing home name where the resident is located.
4. Fill in the resident's name and date of birth accurately.
5. Provide the details of the physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant, including their name, phone number, and fax number.
6. Document the nurse's name and facility phone number for reference.
7. Choose how you are submitting the form by marking the appropriate box for phone, fax, in person, or other.
8. In the 'Situation' section, confirm that you are contacting regarding a suspected SST infection and record vital signs: blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature.
9. Complete the 'Background' section by answering the questions about the resident's medical history, such as diabetes, skin infections, advance directives, medication allergies, and use of .
10. Move to the 'Assessment Input' section and check the boxes that apply to the minimum criteria for initiating antibiotics.
11. In the 'Request for Physician/NP/PA Orders' section, document any orders provided including vital sign monitoring, antibiotic prescriptions, and any necessary notifications.
12. Ensure to include the physician's or nurse practitioner's signature and the date/time for all orders.
13. Finally, save the changes, and choose to download, print, or share the form as needed.

Complete your Sst Sbar form online today to ensure prompt and effective communication regarding resident care.