1. Situation- Briefly describe the current situation. Give a clear, succinct overview of pertinent issues.
2. Background-Briefly state the pertinent history. What got us to this point?
3. Assessment-summarize the facts and give your best assessment. What is going on? Use your best judgment.
4. Recommendations-What actions are you asking for? What do you want to happen next (Institute for Healthcare Improvement, n.d.).