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.

Friday, July 11, 2008

At the last APN/CE meeting I went to a Social Worker spoke about a new Elder Abuse Policy she had been working on and I'd like to bring it to your attention. Initially I had thought that it would be very relevant for the PAC (Pre-Admission Clinic) as they are one of the first nurses to assess patients, but I also think that it is something we should all be aware of, in and out of the hospital.

Check out www.ONPEA.org. It has interesting tools for assessment: FreeFromHarm .
For anyone who would like more information, there is a workshop being held here at Sunnybrook on October 16, 2008. Location is McLaughlin Auditoreum, EG 18a, 9am -12. The cost is $25 and breakfast is included. Contact mcheung@nyseniors.org
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