KUDOS
Shania- She did an excellent double check and caught a pharmacy error. They sent Itraconazole instead of Isavuconazole. Great catch!
Erin- Catching an incorrect height on a oncology kiddo! Having a correct height/weight is so essential for oncology kids as it dictates the dose of chemo they receive- THANK YOU!
Jenna F- Awesome work on catching an interstitial IV and using your team for support. We are so proud of you for checking on your IV site quickly!
Joyce, Denae and Shelby- Ran a smooth and calm code blue!
Ashley N- for handling a seizing baby well.
Jonathan- Thanks being awesome!
Thank you to everyone for being so welcoming to the students. We constantly get amazing feedback on our great our staff. Keep being awesome!
Next week is RT week- HIGH FIVE YOUR RTs!!
Student Placements
We are looking for SPRING preceptors. We have both UofS (Jan-April, 28 shifts) and Saskpoly (Jan- Feb 18 shifts OR Feb - April 18 shifts). Send an email to Fiona or Jon.
New IPC Guidelines for Precautions
IPC has updated precautions. Droplet Contact PLUS now incorporates influenza A & B. Follow current PPE guidelines for PLUS precautions.
In every unit there is a quick reference guide as what type of precautions a patient needs. Please see the below link as a reference:
IPAC-G-0008 Transmission-Based - Quick Guide (saskhealthauthority.ca)
Note- Our signs are not in yet so in the meantime just use our old signs.
Methotrexate
For both 24 & 36h the bag is supposed to be exactly 250ml or 500ml.
* An overfilled bag is a med error. Call pharmacy immediately, 1600, and CNEs (leave message on vocera if not free).
Professional Development
Transfusion Ontario is having a Transfusion Medicine Bootcamp for nurses. FREE. Registration is required.
https://transfusionontario.org/en/event/transfusion-medicine-boot-camp-for-nurses-2023/
Its outbreak season!! Please help us be proactive to increase our unit cleaning
Have a great weekend!!
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