Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) Invitation to Leadership Program (ITL) is designed to support
highly motivated individuals build their leadership capabilities through targeted
professional development. The program offers a structured pathway for growth, combining
formal leadership training with dedicated mentorship to enhance participant learning.
The ITL program underwent a...
Objective: To explore the factors that affect the implementation of Best Practice Guideline (BPG) projects and provide a basis for developing evidence-based strategies to sustain the project.
Methods: A phenomenological approach in qualitative research was adopted to conduct semi-structured in-depth interviews with 15 stakeholders of the BPG projects, and data were analyzed using the...
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Falls are one of the leading reported patient safety incidents for patients receiving care and identified as a key priority for keeping patients safe. The fall prevention strategy was enhanced through a focus on aligning to evidence-based practice through the RNAO Best Practice Guideline (BPG) for Fall Prevention, addressing gaps in meeting the standards outlined in the...
A champion is a staff who facilitates and moves their organization through transformation. Change is often perceived as stressful and uncertain, but the most effective and successful process of change is when champions are involved, are part of the decision-making process, and have a say in how change should be conducted.
Within CAMH, the champions will bring awareness of best practices to...
This project explores the integration of inclusion principles specifically focusing on pressure injury prevention. The project highlights the collaborative efforts with Patient Care Advisors (PCAs) in co-designing an educational booklet, emphasizing the significant impact of inclusive and patient-centered approaches in healthcare.
Inclusion in healthcare transcends mere diversity; it...
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This study aims to develop and implement an evidence-based bleeding management protocol for renal biopsy patients tailored to clinical application scenarios and evaluate its effectiveness.
Methods
Using the "6S" evidence pyramid model, we systematically searched evidence synthesis databases, clinical practice guideline websites, evidence synthesis/systematic review databases and...
Objective: To identify barriers and facilitators to the implementation of prevention of central line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) in intensive care units (ICU) based on the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR).
Methods: We conducted a descriptive qualitative study. The semistructured face-to-face interviews were performed to collect data, guided by the...
Mariann Home is a 62 bed long term care home, located in Richmond Hill Ontario. Our BPSO journey began fall 2021. By being part of the BPSO, we have been able to evaluate programs such as Person and Family Centred Care, Delirium, Fall Prevention and apply our gaps to making positive changes too optimize the excellent Quality of care we offer.
Our palliative care re-development has been a...
The need for good oral care continues throughout the lifespan. Oral diseases can cause pain, discomfort, difficulties chewing and swallowing, and are also associated with heart and lung diseases, diabetes, and stroke. The need for good oral health is evident, as it leads to increase comfort for the resident, increased quality of life, self-confidence, and better overall health and well-being...
In 2020, suicide was the leading cause of unnatural death in Spain, with a rate of 8.3 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants and a high influence of mental health factors (1-4), highlighting the need to promote preventive measures.
For this reason, at the Torercárdenas University Hospital, Almería, Spain, we decided to begin the implementation of the Best Practice Guideline on Assessment and Care of...
Background: The effects of the guideline implementation may not immediately be obvious; however, the role and significance of the practice change project will become apparent when the guidelines are continuously applied. Sustainability is the key to maintain the results of practice change and continuous development of evidence-based practice. The continuous application of the guidelines can...
Background: Clinical practice guidelines, derived from systematic reviews that weigh the benefits and risks of various interventions, offers evidence-based recommendations for optimal patient care. The effectiveness of clinical guidelines centers on their recommended implementation strategies. The impact and value of these published guidelines rely on how well they are applied. Yet, there is a...
Trillium Health Partners’ Clinical Resource Team (CRT) comprises healthcare professionals
dedicated to advancing practice excellence. This team implements best practices organization wide, serving as a pivotal resource for early-career healthcare professionals to develop
foundational knowledge and skills.
In 2023, the CRT faced challenges including staff vacancies, inconsistent support...
Introduction: Falls and resulting injuries are a worldwide public health issue, constituting one of the leading causes of death from unintentional injuries (1). Preventive care is crucial in addressing this issue in the hospital setting (2,3). Our centre had no previous experience with implementing fall prevention measures, so we decided to start implementing the Best Practice Guideline on...
