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 #32


HOW DOES THE TEAM RESPOND TO PEOPLE WHO ARE WAITING FOR SERVICES? GREEN, LOW
SUMMARY OF RELATED STANDARD(S) 6.8 The team regularly reviews the needs of clients who are waiting for services and responds to those who are in an emergency or crisis situation.6.9 If the team is unable to meet the needs of potential clients or referring organizations, the team explains the reasons, facilitates access to services offered by other organizations, and records the information for use in service planning.
Process Currently in Place - Evidence of Current Status
• There is a cancelled OR task force committee. Patients will be identified on the OR schedule if previously cancelled
• Registration area is adjacent to the waiting room
• Wait and see list is monitored by the OR and specific surgical services ie: ortho
• Ministry standards are followed ie 1A, 1B, 1C
• PACU has 2 RN’s on each shift (24-7) to accommodate more OR’s
• SSSU open Monday 0730-Saturday 11:30
• Pt flow monitors to adjust OR schedule according to needs
Improvement Strategy / Action Plan
March2010-onward
Reassess in June
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