scholarly journals Improving the Standard of Orthopaedic Operation Documentation Using Typed Proforma Operation Notes: A Completed Audit Loop

Cureus ◽  
2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fionn Coughlan ◽  
Prasad Ellanti ◽  
Andrew Moriarty ◽  
Nuala McAuley ◽  
Niall Hogan
Keyword(s):  
Operation Documentation

The Government "Downunder" Attempts to Censor the Net

2011 ◽  
pp. 272-287
Author(s):  
Geoffrey A. Sandy
Keyword(s):  
Freedom Of Speech ◽  
Primary Sources ◽  
Written Expression ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Western Tradition ◽  
Athenian Democracy ◽  
Electronic Networks ◽  
The Government ◽  
Australian Experience ◽  
Operation Documentation

In western tradition information ethics has its origins in Athenian democracy. It was characterised by an oral culture and freedom of speech. Later, after a great struggle, freedom of written expression was added. In this age of electronic networks freedom of access to the Internet must be added. Currently, this freedom is under sustained attack worldwide. The Australian Government has joined this attack with the passage of the “Broadcasting Services Amendment (Online Services) Bill 1999. The legislative purpose is to regulate access to content that is offensive to a “reasonable adult” and unsuitable for children. This chapter reports the results of an analysis of the primary sources regarding the Bill. Specifically, it reports on the important issues that were addressed in the parliamentary hearings and debates. It also comments on the success of the legislation after 8 months of operation. Documentation of the Australian experience should inform other countries that are currently attempting to understand and resolve these complex issues, or for those who will attempt to do so in the future.

scholarly journals EP.WE.406Adherence to operative standards for ulnar polydactyly excision in times of COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Inez Eiben ◽  
Darab Payam Bahadori ◽  
Paola Eiben ◽  
Simon Filson
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Local Anaesthetic ◽  
Controlled Environment ◽  
Weekly Basis ◽  
Standard Operation ◽  
Operating Theatres ◽  
Who Checklist ◽  
Operation Note ◽  
Operation Documentation

Abstract Aims Simple ulnar polydactyly excision is a very common surgical procedure ideally performed within the first 6 months of infants life and under local anaesthetic. In conditions preceding COVID-19 pandemic this procedure was performed in controlled environment of operating theatres on a weekly basis. Increase in pressure on the NHS and operating theatre reorganisation meant elective procedures had to be cancelled with no alternatives in sight. We have suggested therefore, it be performed in a clinic environment instead under strict supervision and guidelines. No recommendations however, have been implemented when considering completion of WHO checklist and standard operation documentation. We investigated therefore adherence to typical Evelina Hospital theatre guidelines when considering documentation. Methods Completed documentation for each patient undergoing ulnar polydactyly excision in clinic room was reviewed between May 2020 and December 2020. Categories of WHO checklist completion, operation note present and legible, appropriate local anaesthetic information and instrument count correct were reviewed. Results 92% of procedures did not have WHO checklist completed. Furthermore, as many as two thirds of the documents were completed illegibly and did not contain required information. Conclusions Following the transfer of ulnar polydactyly excision procedure to clinic rooms we found the quality of documentation to be substandard. This provides opportunity for error and cause for concern. We introduced therefore standardised operative documentation pack to be completed at each polydactyly excision procedure in clinic room. Re-audited results showed improved compliance with standard operative rules and regulations and therefore improved quality of care.

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