The Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) has announced a three-year partnership with Bloorview and 15 other health-care organizations committed to implementing and evaluating its internationally-recognized nursing best practice guidelines.
As part of the dynamic, long-term partnership with RNAO, Bloorview will implement multiple evidence-based guidelines providing nurses with the latest research evidence in patient care and giving the public an understanding of quality care based on the best knowledge possible.
“We are committed to supporting our nurses in implementing nursing best practices, so they can provide the highest quality of care to our clients,” said Tracy Kitch, vice president, programs and services. Representatives from the spotlighted organizations, including Bloorview met on April 2 and 3 for the Spotlight Organization Symposium. The event was attended by the Chief Nursing Officer for the Ministry of Health and Long-Term care, who congratulated Bloorview on becoming a spotlight organization.
“It’s going to be a large undertaking, but it will really demonstrate to our clients and families that we are committed to providing exemplary care,” said Kim Krog, Manager of Nursing Education Services and Acting Professional Practice Leader for Nursing.
Nursing at Bloorview has a long history of implementing best practice guidelines, and is eager to use this opportunity to formalize and evaluate guidelines.
“As a spotlight organization, Bloorview will play a key role in ensuring that all health-care organizations and the health-care system itself provide nursing care based on the latest research information. Our aim is to create working environments where the most current research is used in day-to-day practice by all nurses,” said Sandi Cox, chief nurse executive and senior director of rehabilitation and complex continuing care.
RNAO’s Best Practice Guidelines provide nurses and other members of health-care teams with current, comprehensive recommendations for patient care based on the latest research evidence.
RNAO’s ambitious Best Practice Guidelines Program, funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, was launched in 1999 to provide the best available evidence for patient care across a wide spectrum of health-care areas. The 37 guidelines developed to date are a substantive contribution towards building excellence in Ontario’s health-care system. They are available to nurses and other health care professionals across Canada and abroad. To learn more about RNAO’s Nursing Best Guidelines Program or to view these resources, please visit www.rnao.org/bestpractices.
