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 #20

WHAT KINDS OF EDUCATION, SUPPORT, AND COUNSELLING ARE AVAILABLE FOR CLIENTS AND FAMILIES? YELLOW, HIGH PRIORITY
Summary of Related Standard(s): 8.7 The team provides clients and families with education related to service needs. 8.8 The team provides clients and families with access to emotional support and counseling.
Process Currently in Place - Evidence of Current Status
• Patient Focused Care model
• Pre and post op teaching is done
• Accessibility to Social work, chaplain, physio and occupational health as required
Improvement Strategy / Action Plan
November 2009 - February 2010
1. Would like to have PAC information available on the internet for patients to access
2. Development of a video that could be played in the PAC waiting room with pre-and post op info
March2010-onward
Ongoing project with late career nurses
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