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 #41

ARE CLIENT RECORDS KEPT UP-TO-DATE AND SECURE? GREEN, LOW

SUMMARY OF RELATED STANDARD(S) 12.1 The team maintains an accurate and up-to-date record for each client. 12.2 The team meets applicable legislation for protecting the privacy and confidentiality of client information.12.3 Clients have opportunities to access their records.

Process Currently in Place - Evidence of Current Status
• The team follows SHSC on-line P&P on Privacy and Security of Personal Health Information
• ‘My Chart’ is available for pt access on the Sunnybrook internet site
• Charts are locked in secure areas overnight

Improvement Strategy / Action Plan
Reassess in June
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