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.

Friday, March 26, 2010

SAQ #31


DOES THE TEAM HAVE SPECIFIC, COMMON GOALS FOR ITS SURGICAL CARE SERVICES? GREEN, LOW
SUMMARY OF RELATED STANDARD(S) 2.1 The team works together to develop goals and objectives.2.2 The team’s goals and objectives for its surgical care services are measurable and specific.
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 and practice Standards
Improvement Strategy / Action Plan
March2010-onward
Continued work around TOA to improve safety-VERBAL TOA IMPLEMENTED
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