Advancing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance
Abstract
In Canada, healthcare is regarded as a fundamental right, with the provision of equitable and culturally competent care being essential for the well-being of its diverse population. However, despite efforts to promote inclusivity, disparities continue among communities, including Indigenous peoples,...
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Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is committed to building our culture by empowering and inspiring our staff. In February 2022, SHN partnered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and Ontario Health (OH) to introduce the Supervised Practice Experience Program (SPEP) within the organization. This initiative aims to assist Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) who...
The Empathetic Hands: Wound Care Outreach course is designed for healthcare providers working with individuals struggling with addictions and homelessness and integrates the principles of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) Best Practice Guideline (BPG) on Engaging Clients Who Use Substances which promotes Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity. This course addresses challenges...
Johs-Artisensi (2017) highlighted the importance of involving residents actively in their care planning process, emphasizing their informed participation. This aligns with Van de Ven's view that patients value relationships with providers based on mutual respect and engagement in decision-making. These insights underscore the critical role of robust care planning in soliciting resident...
Osler started working towards achieving Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) Designation in April 2021. As part of this approach, the Preventing Falls and Reducing Injury from Falls Best Practice Guideline (BPG) was selected for implementation. To support and sustain the multiple practice changes, the Fall Prevention BPG working group developed a strategy to utilize Osler staff who had...
Early detection of personal expressions has been fundamental to the home’s behavioral support program. Markhaven Home for Seniors has an internal dementia rate of 65% in which personal expressions are often observed. With many post-pandemic changes, the program required a significant overhaul. Using RNAO’s Delirium, Dementia and Depression (3Ds) Best Practice Guideline and the Person and...
Research indicates that patients with darker skin tones are often diagnosed with higher-stage pressure injuries due to inaccurate assessments and delayed identification (Black, et al., 2023). Trillium Health Partners (THP), a 1500-bed community hospital, has prioritized pressure injury prevention since 2019, achieving a sustained reduction in overall hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI)...
The Middlesex Hospital Alliance (MHA) is a 54 bed acute care community hospital caring for an often older person patient population on the medicine floor. Older adults are at risk for accelerated hospital decline during and after hospitalization (Mathews 2014). Providing cognitive stimulation has been shown to decrease falls, particularly in older persons with cognitive impairment. ...
Hampton Terrace Care Centre is committed to excellence in resident care through evidence-based practice. The home has implemented Best Practice Guidelines, supported by Clinical Pathways documentation, which has improved the quality of care that our residents receive.
By adopting The Assessment and Management of Pressure Injuries for the Interprofessional Team and Clinical Pathways...
Objectives: Health Human Resource challenges in critical care are a long-standing concern. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the gaps, requiring innovative approaches to support newly hired nurses while retaining experienced critical care nurses. Niagara Health successfully obtained funding in a competitive process to pilot an innovative Team Coach role in our Critical Care Program. The...
Background: Persistent tobacco use results in adverse effects during treatment, increased risk of recurrence and reduced survival. In Q1 to Q4 2021/2022, 172 patients declined a smoking cessation intervention at the KHSC SE Regional Cancer Centre. The project aimed to 1) understand why some oncology patients continue to use tobacco and what biopsychosocial factors influence their...
In Canada, older adults represent the second highest rate of suicide among all population groups, resulting in the 12th leading cause of death in this age group. Despite this information, suicide prevention and awareness are often overlooked in this specific population (WHO, 2014).
Working with fourth year Brock BScN nursing students, a survey was conducted to understand whether frontline...
