S.P.A.N.C.

This blog is meant to be a place for Sunnybrook Peri-Anesthesia Nurses (Pre-Admission Centre, Same Day Surgery, Post Anesthetic Are Unit and Surgical Short Stay Unit) to stay in communication with each other and to be up-to-date with concerns regarding the Peri-Anesthesia Department. The Purpose of S.P.A.N.C is •To re-implement a unit based council •to identify the unique role of the Peri-anesthesia nurse and to help staff from other areas understand what it is that we do •to create a collegial atmosphere for sharing our professional experiences within the subgroups of Peri-anesthesia •to facilitate open discussion and priority of issues relating to professional practice, education and research that impact on the quality of our work life and thereby affect positive outcomes for our patients and their families.

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Question & Answer

Question:
Hi Barb
PACU is trying to be part of a Greener World!
One of the RN's in PACU is wondering if it is at all possible to recycle plastic face masks, nasal prongs, iv tubings/bags. (Not for patient reuse, but blue-bin type recycling.) I know it's a long-shot, but I just thought I'd pass her question along. Thanks!
Answer:
Ramona
I agree that we all need to think greener, which is one of the reasons for protective eyewear to be recycled/reprocessed. However, when it comes to contaminated articles, it becomes a safety issue and/or potential health hazard.
thanks
Barb (Wilson) Catt
IP&C
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