SAQ #27

DOES THE TEAM HAVE THE RESOURCES AND SUPPORTS NEEDED TO ACHIEVE ITS GOALS AND OBJECTIVES? YELLOW, LOW PRIORITY
Summary of Related Standard(s)
2.3 The team identifies the resources needed to achieve goals and objectives.2.4 The team has access to the supplies and equipment needed to deliver surgical care services.2.5 The organization provides support to the team to deliver quality surgical care services.
Process Currently in Place - Evidence of Current Status
• SPANC-Sunnybrook PeriAnesthesia Nursing Council-involves all nurses within the PeriAnesthesia Departments. Goals included the development of the PeriAnesthesia Handover Tool to improve safety and communication of report at patient transfer through Perianesthesia
• OPANA –increased staff involvement with Professional Association has led to greater understanding of professional Standards
• Learning and development opportunities are provided through Organizational Development workshops, monthly inservices and staff meetings, educational days ie PEP day, recertification day, conferences, SPANC meetings and Blog
• Patient information materials have been developed for PAC and Day of Surgery with written instructions given to patients to ensure they understand pre-op information
• Policies and procedures are available to staff on-line
• Manager/educator support available
• Equipment and supplies are available on all units and replenished daily
Improvement Strategy / Action Plan
March2010-onward
Reassess in June