Introduction

In this module you will learn about how to plan, monitor and manage quality in anesthetic nursing. The there are 6 study sessions in this module covering plan, monitor and manage quality in anesthetic nursing. Study sessions I and II deal with the principles and concepts of planning and planning process. The general concepts of planning methods and process help to contribute your part as a health care team member in your institution as well as your daily duties in caring surgical patients. Anaesthesia Planning for a patient undergoing surgery and monitoring of anesthetized patient and evaluation of the outcome of the procedure, documentation and reporting is routine in anesthesia practice but was already covered in module 3. In this module study session III and IV the general concepts of health care system management including health team and communication will be addressed. The sessions also deal with technique of problem solving, decision making which will help you to work in a team. In study session V program monitoring and evaluation of health service will be discussed. Finally in the last study session VI quality management in the context of health services and program will be covered.

Planning is an important skill for anesthetists because it is a key management function for all health workers and health managers. Planning is the process of determining in advance what should be accomplished - when, by whom, how, and at what cost. Regardless of whether it is planning long-term programmed priorities or a two hour meeting, the planning aspect of management will be a major contributor to your success. Stated simply; "If you don't know where you are going, then you won't know whether you have arrived!" Effective anesthesia management requires planning to propose a sequence of action in the process conducting anesthesia throughout the perioperative time.

In this study session you will learn the basic principles and concepts of planning. In addition you will also learn about the importance of planning and features of a good planning. Moreover, common types planning methods used in the health sector will be also discussed. Understanding the basic principles and concepts as well us different types of planning method will help you to formulate appropriate plan related to a specific task or your day to day activities. Therefore, learning this session will help you to acquire the necessary knowledge, skill and the right attitudes required for the application of the principles and concepts of planning.