Nurses Handover Performance Observation Tool (ISBAR)

Observer: _______________________ Date: ____________ *Area/Unit: ________________

Yes No

Recommendation
Identification

Assessment
Background
Situation

☐Yes ☐No ☐Yes ☐No ☐Yes ☐No ☐Yes ☐No ☐Yes ☐No

Total:

Total:
Was all information provided clearly and concisely?
☐Yes ☐No Comments:

Was there an opportunity for questions and clarification?

☐Yes ☐No Comments:

Overall Handover Performance Rating:

☐Excellent
☐Good
☐Satisfactory
☐Needs Improvement
Areas Included: Cardiac Cath, LDR, NICU, ED, HDU, ICU, OT, and IPD
*Areas Excluded: OPD, IVF, Radiology and Endoscopy

Nursing Department
January 2024