PIPD Update Feb 21, 2025

 

Lab labeling errors - please remember to double check that each and every specimen container being sent to the lab is properly labeled. We are seeing regular safety reports of unlabeled unit collect samples being received by the lab. These errors introduce increased risk of care delays and improperly recorded results, and create more work you when having to relabel. 

Caregiver/Visitor codes - we've had a flurry of incorrect visitor codes going out to caregivers and visitors making things confusing for all involved at the front desk. Just a reminder that it is the last 4-digits of the patient's visit number that is used for the code, not the MRN or any other number. 

Message from Parking Services - electrical plugs on any SHA parking facility (both surface lot or parkade) is for use of block heaters ONLY, as per the SHA provincial parking policy. It is strictly prohibited to plug in anything other than including electric vehicles. The electrical system is not equipped for the use of anything other than block heaters.

Managing Pyxis Discrepancies - This is a requirement from Health Canada
    Highlights:
        • All discrepancies are to be resolved by end of shift, this includes documenting any wastage.
        • Unresolved discrepancies at the end of the shift must be communicated the CNE.

    How do you resolve a discrepancy? Sign in to Pyxis. At the bottom of the screen is "discrepancies". You will need a second nurse to sign with you. You can select one of the pre-written options for why there is a discrepancy or write your own. Then hit "resolve".

Donation Kudos

With mom's permission I would like to give a kudos to Hudson, Tatum, Palmer, and Hayes for raising money at their Lemonade Stand to buy toys for the department. These 4 kiddos and mom showed up at the reception desk with 2 bags filled with toys 'to give to your patients'! It was super awesome to witness. 

Farewell PIPD Team

Thanks to ALL of you for making me feel so very welcome over the past few weeks and taking the time to chat with me, introduce yourselves to me and including me as part of your team. This has ben a great experience for me and has taught me so much about your department and given me a great understanding of your successes and challenges. Continue to be the supportive team that you are and I will see you around when I am given the opportunity to provide coverage from time to time.

Lynette 

CNE Updates

Female Curos Caps - are now found on the top shelf of your in-room Kanban! We will keep them in the med room drawer until a later time to allow everyone to get used to the change.

NEW Q-Cards

    Iron Transfusion - in your recipe box & on S-Drive. Just a reminder that if your patient needs an Iron Transfusion, contact Pharmacy for the Order Set. 

    NICU PICC - in your recipe box & on the S-Drive. Created in collaboration with the NICU CNEs. Pictures included on how to measure the length and an example of a dressing. Reminder to follow the Clinical Procedure and look at the Heplock/Flushing table. 
    Dressing changes are to be done PRN.

    Needleless Adapters (caps) are only to be changed when clinically indicated (cracked, leaking, etc). 
If you have any questions about how to care for a NICU PICC, please reach out to a CNE or one of our senior baby nurses!