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 #47

IS THERE A TEAM WITH DIFFERENT PROFESSIONALS WITH CLEAR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES? GREEN, LOW

SUMMARY OF RELATED STANDARD(S) 3.1 The organization identifies an interdisciplinary team to deliver surgical care services.13.2 Team members receive education and training on information systems and other technology

Process Currently in Place - Evidence of Current Status
• Nurses, patient service partners, environmental service providers, patient administrative assistants work together in PAC, SDS, PACU and SSSU. Each have defined roles and responsibilities but work together collaboratively to meet patient and family requirements
• Anesthesia care team involves anesthesiologists, Anesthesia Assistants, Respiratory Therapists, Nurse Practioners and Acute Pain Service

Improvement Strategy / Action Plan
Reassess in June
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