Hastings Centennial Manor in Bancroft is one of 17 new health organizations set to become a part of a provincial best practices program.
The Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) program sees organizations implement best practice guidelines over a three-year period and measuring their impact on outcomes.
Best practice guidelines provide nurses and health providers with up-to-date evidence-based recommendations that improve quality of care people. Each organization will be closely coached by RNAO’s implementation science experts.
St. Francis Memorial Hospital in Barry’s Bay is also becoming part of the best practices program.
RNAO CEO Dr. Doris Grinspun, founder of the BPG and BPSO programs, said they are thrilled to welcome organizations from different sectors and part of the province.
“From public health to primary care, home care, hospitals and long-term care homes, as well as an Indigenous-focused academic BPSO and the Pikangikum Health Authority, these partners are committed to building evidence-based practice to improve health outcomes.”
Dr. Grinspun said she is particularly pleased to welcome an Indigenous-focused practical nurse academic BPSO for the first time.
More than 50 guidelines have been developed to date.
written by Paul Cluff