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.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

SAQ #11


HOW ARE MEDICATION ERRORS AND INCIDENTS HANDLED BY THE TEAM? YELLOW, HIGH
Summary of Related Standard(s) 10.7 The team documents all incidents involving medications, and uses this information to make improvements.
Process Currently in Place - Evidence of Current Status
• E-safety reports are filed as soon as possible for near misses and adverse events. They are also trended.
• MD informed if necessary
• No blame policy
Improvement Strategy / Action Plan
E-safety reporting changes were relayed to staff.
The changes should make the reporting more user-friendly.
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