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 #4

WHAT INFORMATION IS USED TO DECIDE ON THE RANGE OF THE TEAM’S SERVICES? GREEN, LOW
Summary of Related Standard(s):
1.1 The team collects information about its clients and the community.
1.3 The team’s scope of services is aligned with the organization’s strategic direction.
1.5 The team regularly reviews its services and makes changes as needed.
Process Currently in Place - Evidence of Current Status
• Historical utilization reports from Canadian Institute for Health Information
• WTS (Wait Time Strategy)
• Service specific information-clients are from specific internal programmes ie: Schulich, oncology, opthalmology, gyne, plastics, trauma, medical imaging
• CCAC, PT/OT, nursing arrangements in PAC/SSSU-for clients who need additional support in the community
• PAC redesign project
• New SSSU, and ongoing expansion of its’ services from 6-8 beds
Improvement Strategy / Action Plan
1. Develop PAC policy (Carol, Ramona, Pam)
2. Develop nurse/telephone process (Pam, Ramona)
3. Update SSSU policy (Carol, Ramona)
4. Expansion of SSSU to 11 beds (Carol, SSSU staff)
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