PIPD Update April 10, 2025

 First up, a few reminders:

-         The glucometer QC checks on nights. Everyone has had it happen when they need to do a stat chem strip and the glucometer is overdue for a QC check. Not ideal!

-         Filling out your fluid balance sheets and totaling them before the end of your shift. If a patient has IV fluids/TPN running continuously for your shift, the fluid balance must demonstrate that. If it is not charted, it must be assumed it is not done!

-          If you are having trouble getting for you breaks during your shift, it is your responsibility to reach out for help. We have a supernumerary charge and resource nurse. They are there to assist with things so people can get their work done as well as take breaks. You need to communicate issues and so they have the chance help rather than just missing your breaks and putting for OT for that. There are times when this cannot be avoided but those are situations where everyone knows there are issues and are working together to resolve them.

Thursday April 10^th was Indigenous Nurses Day. We want to acknowledge, honour and celebrate the contributions made by Indigenous nurses to our health care system. Your work not only heals but uplifts communities, preserves traditions, and paves the way for a healthier future.

There is an IPAC measles toolkit on infonet and it has been updated. To find it go to the SHA infonet and put measles in the search bar.

Next dates for peer FIT testing: April 15^th 0930-1400

                                                   April 28^th 1930-2330

CNE Update

Epidural Key - We have gotten a new epidural key for Unit 2. If you happen to have the original key (with a green tag on it) at home or in your work bag, no SHAME - just return it to us!

Chemo Administration Checklists - the most recent versions are in each Unit's filing cabinet.

Have concerns with IV Monographs? Please send us those concerns. If something just doesn't seem right, we want to know! Recent monograph inquires have been sent for Calcium Gluconate and Potassium Phosphate.

NEW ADDITIONS TO Mini Walmart (2378): we added 8Fr & 10Fr suction catheters! They are right beside the other Trach supplies.