July 23, 2015
UNC Hospitals have been trialing the Codonics SLS (Safe Label System) over the last several months in a select group of Operating Rooms. We would like your feedback. Please take this short online survey to help us gain your feedback. https://survey.unch.unc.edu/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=l61M397M
July 23, 2015
The 2015-2016 Resident QI projects are getting started and underway. All of the project teams have submitted their project charters and will be reviewed in the coming days by the Resident Quality Improvement Advisory Group. In an effort to Continuously Improve our work, we are in a transition period to bring more structure to the …
July 23, 2015
Congratulations! A Medication safety audit was conducted on Wednesday, August 15 in all of the Main ORs and Childrens ORs. Great job attaining 100% compliance with your Medication Safety awareness!
July 23, 2015
Recently, the zofran vials in the COR pyxis look very similar to the dexmedetimindine vials – same teal pop tops. Obviously a medication error could be catastrophic, especially in the pediatric population. The situation should be temporary and is secondary to the severe ondansetron shortage that we dealt with earlier this year. Please be aware!
July 17, 2015
There are occasional situations where surgeons have been able to contact family for consent prior to a surgery, but anesthesia cannot find parents or legal guardians to consent for anesthesia on the day of surgery. No discussion was had with any parents. But a good faith effort was put into trying to find them. Please …
May 15, 2015
Please welcome Nathan Woody, the new PSQI Program Manager for the department. He is a UNCH Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Improvement Coach. Outside of work, his interests include spending time with his wife and children ages 7 and 4, gardening, and watching NC State Wolfpack Football! Nathan can be reached via email: nwoody@aims.unc.edu or …
May 15, 2015
Codonics Syringe Labeling System – Vial scanning and syringe label printing system; Attaches to Pyxis A-machines; 7 room rollout over next fiscal year. Cactus Narcotic Waste System – Waste container system stationed in every OR
May 14, 2015
We have again observed a rise in the incidence of corneal abrasions following robotic surgery. Please recall our Departmental Best Practice Guidelines regarding the prevention of corneal abrasions during robotic surgery. The risk for corneal abrasions is increased during robotic surgery where the patient is placed in steep Tredelenberg position. UNC Department of Anesthesiology now …
May 14, 2015
Recent infection control audits within UNC Hospitals have revealed that Biopatches are frequently applied incorrectly. Here are 5 key points for effective biopatch use: Biopatch® should be used on all central venous access devices including dialysis and apheresis catheters unless contraindicated. This is a proven way to reduce CLABSIs. Biopatch® must be placed at the …
May 14, 2015
Beginning Tuesday, May 19th, the blood bank will now require a second blood type sample for patients who have not had a prior type and screen at UNC Hospitals. Please direct any questions to Dr. Yara Park, 984-974-1780, in TMS. The College of American Pathologists, is requiring that institutions confirm a patient’s ABO type if …