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.

Monday, February 1, 2010

SAQ #2

BEFORE PROVIDING SERVICES, IS THE CLIENT’S INFORMED CONSENT OBTAINED? GREEN FLAG, HIGH PRIORITY
Summary of Related Standard(s) 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.6
Process Currently in Place - Evidence of Current Status
· Surgeon obtains informed consent in the office. The original consent is placed in the chart at end of PAC appointment
· Verified on Day of Surgery and also during the PAC appointment
· APPLE PIE and TIME OUT done by OR staff includes anesthesia
Improvement Strategy / Action Plan
November 2009 - February 2010
1. Surgical checklist
2. Block checklist being implemented in Regional block area
Communication / Staff Training / Education Plan
· Delia participated in Grand Rounds outlining Block area responsibility with regards to safety checklist
· PILOT done in Nov/Dec in Block area.
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