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 #13


DOES THE TEAM EDUCATE CLIENTS AND FAMILIES ABOUT THEIR ROLE IN PROMOTING SAFETY? YELLOW, HIGH
Summary of Related Standard(s) 15.3 REQUIRED ORGANIZATIONAL PRACTICE: The team educates its clients and families in writing/verbally about the client and family’s role in promoting safety.
Process Currently in Place - Evidence of Current Status
• There is a patient handbook available in PAC
• Patients and families are given verbal information regarding Hand Hygiene and PPE
• Written materials complements verbal information regarding discharge instructions
• Availability of a responsible adult to drive a patient home and care for the pt for the first post-op night is a condition of discharge from OPP. Pt’s sign an agreement, this is for their safety.
• Patients and their family and friends are instructed that the patient should be the only person pushing the PCA button
Improvement Strategy / Action Plan
Nov-Feb
1. Signs on doors to SDS indicating no food or drinks
2. ABHR on walls at every entrance, as well as notices regarding signs and symptoms of flu
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