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 #39

DOES THE TEAM CONDUCT AN ADMISSION PROCESS? GREEN, LOW

SUMMARY OF RELATED STANDARD(S) 7.9 The team conducts a comprehensive admission process for clients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures.

Process Currently in Place - Evidence of Current Status
• Registration confirms 2 pieces of ID, Bradma and ID armband are correct
• Or checklist confirms information between the RN and the Patient
• Charts are checked 1 day pre-op and on pt arrival to SDS to ensure pre-op orders have been followed, including diabetic protocols, SSI protocols
• Consent is verified for accuracy with patient
Improvement Strategy / Action Plan
Opthalmology working group
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