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, March 15, 2010

SAQ #29


IS THERE A STAFFING PROCEDURE THAT IS FAIR, TRANSPARENT, AND EVALUATED REGULARLY? YELLOW, LOW PRIORITY
Summary of Related Standard(s) 5.1 The organization has defined criteria that are used to assign team members to clients and other responsibilities in a fair and equitable manner.5.2 Team members have input on work and job design, including the definition of roles and responsibilities, and case assignments, where appropriate.5.3 Team leaders regularly evaluate the effectiveness of staffing and use the information to make improvements.
Process Currently in Place - Evidence of Current Status
• As per ONA contract
• It supports the standards of practice as per CNO and OPANA standards—schedule redesigned to balance shift workload and weekend safety
• TL’s are assigned in every area. This role was developed with staff input
• All members are encouraged to be involved in new initiative or processes as they develop
• Breaks are scheduled with ample RN coverage
Improvement Strategy / Action Plan
March2010-onward
new schedule being implemented
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