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.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

SAQ #36

DOES THE TEAM PROVIDE CLIENTS WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE PROCEDURE? GREEN, LOW
SUMMARY OF RELATED STANDARD(S) 7.6 The team provides the client with instructions on how to prepare for the procedure, and outlines possible consequences of failing to follow the instructions.
Process Currently in Place - Evidence of Current Status
• Pre-and post-op onsite teaching in PAC
• Odette Centre has primary RN’s and APN’s who do comprehensive teaching
• Updated PAC pamphlet given to patient at surgeon’s office visit to prepare them for their PAC appointment
• “Day of Surgery” booklet given to patients at their PAC appointment with written instructions along with verbal instructions
• A family member who speaks English is encouraged to come to PAC/SDS with patient for emotional support, as well as educational support
Improvement Strategy / Action Plan
1. update surgical information in PAC-ongoing
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