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Improve Patient Trust by Implementing the Best Practice, International Accreditations
It is a unique human trait to expect improvement and progress in all aspects of life including healthcare. Progress of this kind can be commonly achieved in one of two ways 1. Through an understanding of the scientific basis the constituent processes/parts 2. Through...
Read MoreUse of Smart Tele-medicine Technologies for Homecare Services to Reduce Physician Waiting Time
The care of dependent people has emerged as a major health and ethical issue. Moreover, there are not many such physicians who can carry out the patient care in the homecare setting. This creates a healthcare gap for rendering healthcare services for homebound...
Read MoreImplementing Multidisciplinary Protocols
A lack of information is a major challenge to those working in the health care system. Without information, it is difficult to understand, value, judge, and define how to integrate and maintain technology. If we add in the fragmentation that normally characterizes...
Read MoreNursing Competencies at Point of Care
The Nursing Staff Development Department at The Bermuda Hospitals Board aims to provide an accessible way for nursing staff to complete their required competency assessments. The Clinical Nurse Educators (CNE) wanted to place as many of the competencies online as...
Read MoreTurning Point Multi-Family Group
This is an educational group at The Bermuda Hospitals Board, imparting information about our services, diseases, and recovery. A multi-family group started in November, 2010, and aims to have clients and their families attend a 16 week program to achieve a completion...
Read MoreSuccession Planning
To date, over 50 Bermuda Hospital Board(BHB) leaders (more than 25 per cent of our leadership population) have professional development plans in place. In the last year, eight BHB leaders have been hired or promoted with the support of the Succession Planning...
Read MoreElectronic Storyboard Visual
An electronic storyboard outlines the team's progress to date regarding the operational plan, and shares progress made through indicator data. This is a rolling presentation that can be displayed on a variety of audiovisual systems throughout the hospital for...
Read MorePatient Care Information
The computer system is designed to remove patient care information once an outpatient appointment is completed. Only staff on the unit the patient is admitted to are authorized to access a particular patient care record. Individuals who attempt to access records of...
Read MoreDiagnostic Orders Review
The lab system reviews diagnostic orders, such as blood tests, microbiology and pathology tests, and blocks those that have been previously ordered. Monthly utilization reports are done.
Read MoreIdentification System for Filling Prescriptions
The Security Forces Hospital Program uses a computerized pharmacy medication notification process in ambulatory care, streamlining the dispensing process. A flat screen monitor advises patients when their medications are available and reduces the time spent by the...
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Health Standards Organization (HSO) and its affiliate, Accreditation Canada, have been identifying and publishing Leading Practices in the Leading Practices Library for over 15 years. A Leading Practice is a practice carried out by a health and/or social service organization that has demonstrated a positive change, is people centred, safe and efficient. The Leading Practices Library is a knowledge sharing resource of innovative practices that have been identified through a rigorous evaluation process, and shared with the public, policy makers and organizations who are seeking ways to improve the quality of health services for all. Practices that are recognized as Leading Practices are published in the Leading Practices Library and also be advertised through HSO outreach events such as seminars, conferences, education materials; accrediting bodies affiliated with HSO etc.
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