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 #30

IS THERE A PROCEDURE TO RECOGNIZE TEAM MEMBERS? YELLOW, LOW PRIORITY
Summary of Related Standard(s) 5.5 The team has a fair and objective process to recognize team members for their contributions.
Process Currently in Place - Evidence of Current Status
• Organizational formal reward program
• Years of service awards
• Nurses week/perianesthesia nurses week
• SPANC blog recognizes accomplishments and introduces new staff
• SPANC offers the opportunity to be involved with change and recognition of group effort
• Letters from patients and families
Improvement Strategy / Action Plan
March2010-onward

Reassess in June

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