SAQ #34

DO TEAM MEMBERS RECEIVE A COMPREHENSIVE ORIENTATION THAT INCLUDES THE EQUIPMENT USED IN THE SURGICAL CARE AREA? GREEN, HIGH
SUMMARY OF RELATED STANDARD(S) 4.2 The team orients new team members about their roles and responsibilities, the team goals and objectives, and the organization as a whole.4.3 The team orients new team members about the safe use of equipment, devices, and supplies used in delivering surgical care services.4.4 REQUIRED ORGANIZATIONAL PRACTICE: Staff and service providers receive ongoing, effective training on infusion pumps.
Process Currently in Place - Evidence of Current Status
• corporate orientation for new Sunnybrook Staff: 8 days
• unit orientation: depends on the needs of the nurse can be 1-3 months. Combination of class and buddy time. Needs are discussed with the orientee, preceptors, educator and manager
• preceptor/mentorship program
• new grad initiative
• George Brown Critical Care course
• Inservices on new equipment and procedures
• Staff will now be recertified q2yrs on pumps Ongoing PeriAnesthesia tours during orientation week for nurses new to Sunnybrook
Improvement Strategy / Action Plan
Reassess in June