MISCELLANEOUS
On a slate there is valulable information, pertaining to the surgery being preformed.
What is the surgical booking code (uro,gen,ort,gyn) etc === & also what is the bold print under neath which is what the surgeon has put on the consent .
This needs to be filled out as soon readly possible when an event happens.
What is filling out a PSLS ? -
-the issue may be time sensitive, may be a critical incident?- risk management and manager and director may need to be involved. --
Found under comment section on doctor preference card (dpc)
What is explanation on how to: set up OR bed , what equipment needed, notes of surgeons prefernces, special notes regarding surgery.
The person receiving instruction or information repeats it back to make sure the message is understood correctly.
What is closed loop communication?
When doing a Pacemaker, these 3 things must be filled out.
What is --pacemaker procedure form(11pg), heart rhythm device procedure form(2pg), --& authorization form to convey personal information outside canada.
This tablet for general surgery, must be turned on prior to use , so it has time to boot up .
What is the Molli Tablet?
Surgeons are the ones to generate this order prior to scrubbing, nursing can do in an emergency situation / or if noted during surgery and it was unexpected.
What is generating an X-ray?
What is giving the DPC to CRN with your name on it so she can update?
Done just before surgery start, by surgeon, all team members are present & pause to hear communication related to surgery.
What is Timeout?
Being encouraging, curious, kind, helpful , empathetic, and actively listening , improves this.
What are qualities that help team members feel supported and foster positive team atmosphere?
Inspecting this machine, using the appropriate bag, placing bag correctly on scale, making sure wt is correct, following prompts.
What is how to deal with specimen when using the Seal Safe Machine,so to prevent an incident from happenning?
Before opening peri op doc in the operating room , this task must happen first so charting can be done.
What is checking to make sure pt is in correct Encounter & transfered to Correct OR suite.
This item maybe located in OR core outside Callroom or located in the OR core near the OR emergency trauma case carts.
What is Emergency Call room case cart?
At 0745, no surgeon is in theatre this step needs to happen so there elective slate runs on time.
What is calling the Surgeon to see where they are?
Team assigned to a OR room, do this at the start of the day.
What is Team huddle ?
( discussion done to see what cases each will do based on learning needs, wanting more experience in circulating / scrubbing, charting in Cerner, etc.)
This check of this wand is initiated each time it is connected to the tablet. It is an initial scan for magnetic fields that may interfere with its performance.
What is Molli Wand Check Procedure?
Say this to the Vocera Genie to get help.
What is pressing the call button and saying, Genie play welcome tutorial?
Location , quantity, holds, name, cost, ref# are found on this.
What is located on picklist of doctor preference card?
Initiated by surgeon or designate : verification of patient, verification of consent, site marked, allergies, any information needed to pass on to fellow team members.
What is surgical safety checklist "Briefing"?
Checking of these items is done as early as possible so it is identified that everything is avai for case , and if not, then troubleshooting can happen, so slate (OR) room runs efficiently.
What is checking All case carts, for your room in a timely manner?
Restarting this system by holding down the power button, is one of the options to perform to help troubleshoot.
What is Molli tablet unresponsive to wand?
What is logging out, cleaning unit with battery still in, and putting battery in charger?
Prior to case, reviewing and reading of this is helpful to execute surgery.
What is looking at DPC prior to scrubbing and circulating?
Speak clear , concise, and in normal monotone.
What is how to speak to Vocera?
Done at conclusion of procedure/ surgery to confirm surgery performed, any concerns or needs post op.
What is surgical safety checklist "Debriefing"?