Introduction to standardized SHA Droplet Precautions
The Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC)
department is pleased to invite SHA staff to an information session about the
provincially standardized “Droplet” bundle of Additional Precautions signage
that will be implemented across the SHA in October. This signage was developed
in collaboration with multiple stakeholders and is intended to replace former
regional Additional Precautions Droplet type signage.
The session will be held on Tuesday, September 12 from 1 to 2
p.m. and will be recorded for those unable to attend. Please register in
advance by clicking this link:
https://skhealth.webex.com/weblink/register/ra649192d978e61926d147a054465cebf
Accreditation
JPCH will be going through accreditation this fall. Accreditation Canada is the independent third party organization that creates best practice standards and assesses compliance with these standards. The first part of the Accreditation Canada process is a staff/physician/resident self-assessment of our practice relative to the Accreditation Canada Standards.
ACCESS THE SELF-ASSESSMENT with the following link: Inpatient Services Self-Assessment. Assessment end date is September 22, 2023.The self-assessments are anonymous and confidential.
Please see the What Is a Self-Assessment document for more information as needed.
Once the self-assessment is done we will be talking more about the standards, most of which we are meeting based on the 2022 survey, and any new information we learn from this self-assessment. The last part of the process will involve an on-site accreditation survey with Accreditation Canada assessors the week of November 6, 2023.
If you have a patient > 2yrs old, ASK the tech :
Does this test require a pressurized infuser or can the contrast be pushed?
State your case as to why you can't start a new IV... psych trauma, difficult poke etc. They can clarify with radiologist if they can get away with pushing contrast. Some tests require a steady infusion of contrast, hence they will need a IV that is pressure rated so they can use their pressure infuser. BRAUN cathlons are not pressure rated. No matter the size of braun inserted, they are not acceptable if they need pressure infusion contrast.
- if they CAN push it, it doesn't matter where, size or brand of IV.
- If they CANNOT push it due to the type of test, then they will require at minimum a 22g above the wrist. NO BRAUN IVs.
KUDOS
Cherie and Tanzly for starting another great orientation for our new staff :)
Angeli, Tessa, Leif and Mel C for going above and beyond to support our new PICU transfer.
Twila for getting her TLR to help with Ed days.
Support staff for working hard!! You guys have been short lots this last while, it hasn' t been unnoticed and we are working on it.
Have a great weekend!!!
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