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Virtual Breast Cancer Peer Support and Information Program
A Needs Assessment and patient feedback indicated the need for peer connection, support and information to women experiencing breast cancer or an increased lifetime risk of developing it. In October 2016, the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) and Women's College Hospital...
Read MoreDemonstrating the Success of the First ‘Breast Health for Black Women’ Virtual Educational Event
Breast Health for Black Women (BHFBW) was a national, free, and virtual educational event that took place in February 2022 during Black Liberation Month. Hosted by the Peter Gilgan Centre for Women’s Cancers at Women’s College Hospital, in collaboration patients as...
Read MoreTURP Surgical Transition to Remote Care Monitoring: An alternative to post-operative hospitalization
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common cause of bladder outlet obstruction in men over 50, with 30-40% experiencing bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms such as nighttime awakening to urinate, weak urinary stream, incomplete emptying, and increased...
Read MoreSHN VAXFACTS
In spring 2021, 16 out of 17 postal codes in Scarborough were classified by the Ministry of Health as COVID ‘hotspots’, reflecting the inequitable distribution of the burden of disease. To overcome this, an innovative solution was required. Created by Scarborough...
Read MoreOptimizing Cardiovascular Care for Patients Undergoing Cancer Therapy
There is growing evidence surrounding cancer therapies and treatments having adverse cardiovascular side effects for patients who have undergone and are currently undergoing active cancer treatments. To help improve patient outcomes and optimize oncology patients’...
Read MoreSIS System to Drive Improvement in UTI Rates and Catheter Utilization
In 2017, it became apparent that Scarborough Health Network's post-operative Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) rates needed to be improved. A UTI team was assembled and a two-day Rapid Improvement Event was scheduled; engaging multiple stakeholders and care providers...
Read MoreVirtual Breast Reconstruction Workshop
According to the Canadian Cancer Society, less than 1 in 5 women eligible for breast reconstruction following mastectomy undergo this surgery. Many women are unaware of the reconstructive options, including that this is covered by provincial and territorial plans....
Read MoreCOVID@home Remote Care Management Program
The Osler catchment area experienced a high volume of Covid patients when the pandemic began. This necessitated a rapid and innovative response to home based care when timely ED/inpatient throughput was compromised. The COVID@home program was developed to provide...
Read MoreBaby Friendly Initiative
Through the 30 month quality improvement project we were able to successfully improve many practices that impact breastfeeding. Using data collection and patient surveys, and being guided by the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, we were able to increase our...
Read MoreiHuddle Boards and Process
The iHuddle Board application is a digital huddle board that is accessible to managers, staff, patients and families on each inpatient unit and Emergency Department via a 55” touchscreen monitor that allows for two-way information sharing and collaboration. 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 an innovative, people-centred, evidence-informed practice that has been implemented by teams in an organization. The leading practice has demonstrated a positive change related to safe and reliable care/service, accessible and appropriate care/service, and/or integrated care/service.
The Leading Practices Library is a knowledge-sharing resource and serves to recognize innovative practices that have been submitted and have undergone a review by peer reviewers. Leading Practices are shared with the public, policymakers and organizations who are interested in improving and making real quality and health system changes.
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