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Sunnybrook OR to PACU Transfer of Accountability (TOA) / Handover Checklist

The following template was provided by Dr. J Helman - April 17, 2024

Anesthesia

Surgery

Nursing

  • Airway

  • MRP & Contact

  • Patient Identification

  • Hemodynamic Status /Orders for BP Parameters

  • OR Procedure Completed with written OR note included

  • Allergy/ID Band

  • Anesthetic/nerve Block used

  • History relevant to surg. Procedure/Initial Diagnosis

  • IPAC status/Special Precautions

  • Significant events Intra-op/
    Treatment(s) provided

  • Special considerations
    i.e. flaps, CSM

  • Foley Catheter

  • Surgical/Past Medical history (Spine Status)

  • Drains-specific location

  • Medications administered on surgical field

  • Estimated Blood Loss

  • Dressings

  • Eye Glasses, Hearing Aid and Dentures

  • Code Status

  • Specifying what orders needs to be completed while patient in PACU

  • Munro Skin Risk Score and Interventions

  • Check all infusions via pump & Independent Double Check (IDC) completed

  • Post-op Orders completed for wards

 

  • Fluid Management/Blood Products

 

 

  • Post-op Orders reviewed/Pain meds given/APS orders

 

 

  • Patients destination after recovery completed/Level of Care if changed from original booking, if Patient flow notified & Medical Services/ICU Consulted

 

 

  • Are you Ok with TOA handover for care