Ward staff are challenged in ongoing career enhancement of assisting novice nurses in gaining proficiency. Clinical cross training among the specialties provides patients with nurses who are expert clinicians and proficient in their practical skills. The staff also receive specialized training in nursing care of patients with ostomies. Multidisciplinary conferences are held regularly and reinforce the team approach in meeting health needs of the patients. The Ward also has an active inservice and orientation program.
Staff participate in ongoing quality improvement monitoring.
The Ward also supports Department of Surgery research protocols.