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 #33


DOES THE TEAM HAVE THE INFORMATION SYSTEMS NEEDED TO DELIVER SURGICAL CARE SERVICES? GREEN, LOW
SUMMARY OF RELATED STANDARD(S)
13.1 The team identifies its needs for new technology and information systems 13.2 Team members receive education and training on information systems and other technology.
Process Currently in Place - Evidence of Current Status
• Staff are educated and trained on the current information systems used at SHSC: EPR, Intranet, WOW (workstation on wheels)
Improvement Strategy / Action Plan
Bed Management System implemented in December-still needs fine tuning

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