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, March 2, 2010

SAQ #17

DOES THE TEAM USE A PROCEDURE-SPECIFIC CARE MAP? GREEN FLAG, LOW PRIORITY
Summary of Related Standard(s): 7.1 the team uses a procedure-specific care map to guide the client through preparation for and recovery from the procedure.
Process Currently in Place - Evidence of Current Status
• SSI (Surgical Site Infection) procedures with the cardiac and general surgery groups to provide best practice and evidence based practice pre- and intra- op
• Surgery specific pre and post-op standard printed orders
• Pre-op screening tool in PAC
• Spinal care pathway for SSSU patients transferring to Holland Centre
• Discharge criteria in PACU and OPP
• SSSU admission and discharge criteria’s
Improvement Strategy / Action Plan
November 2009 - February 2010
1. Develop surgery specific care plans
2. Develop standardized doctor's orders for PACU
March2010-onward
Ongoing project
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