Perioperative Services first Journal Club commenced in November of 2024. The journal club serves as a critical platform for continuous learning and professional development in healthcare. By regularly gathering to critically analyze and discuss recent publications, we can stay current in the latest advancements, information and evidenced based practice.
The collaborative session between members of perioperative services not only enhances individual knowledge, but also fosters a culture of intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and interdisciplinary dialogue. Through rigorous peer review and discussion, clinicians can evaluate the methodological rigor of studies and translate the evidenced based care to improve patient care outcomes.
Moreover, our journal club provides a valuable opportunity for professionals to develop essential skills and knowledge, while encouraging clinicians to stay engaged. By creating a structure environment for continuous learning, our journal club plays a pivotal role in maintaining high standards of evidenced based practice, promoting innovation and ultimately improving patient outcomes across our team. New PACU manager, Kimberly Sommerhaug brings her positive experience with journal club because she was able to see how evidenced based practice translates into safe patient outcomes. The perioperative team and the staff were excited and embraced learning opportunities.