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Recovery Reimagined: Outpatient Substance Use Programming
In September 2021, Michael Garron Hospital launched Recovery Reimagined – an innovative and client centered recovery program for outpatients experiencing substance use concerns. As an off-site program located 2 kilometers away from the main hospital, a range of...
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 MoreBreech Clinic
The Breech Clinic offers integrated care for expecting parents of babies with breech presentation at term. In 2020, breech presentation at term represents 3 to 5% of pregnancies in Brussels and Wallonia, resulting in up to 96% of deliveries by caesarean for this...
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 MoreVirtual Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day: a Platform for Education, Awareness, and Support for Breast Reconstruction Options in 2020 and 2021
Although many individuals may choose not to undergo breast reconstruction for personal and/or medical reasons, there is a general awareness, education, and support gap around breast reconstruction options after breast cancer. According to the Canadian Cancer Society,...
Read MoreUse of Interactive and Purposeful Virtual Game Play to Improve Cognitive and Social Engagement for Residents in Long Term Care
The Obie device is a projector that emits games onto a surface, such as a table top, which creates an interactive virtual playground for older adults. Studies of the impact of client-centered leisure and recreational activities for older adults especially residents in...
Read MorePenticton Regional Hospital Baby Friendly Initiative
Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH) has begun the application for accreditation by the Breastfeeding Committee for Canada to become a Baby Friendly hospital. PRH was an active participant in the National Baby Friendly Initiative Quality Improvement collaborative...
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 MoreLeveraging the Quintuple Aim – Low Acuity and Integrated Care at BCEHS
Approximately 50% of calls to 9-1-1 for an ambulance in British Columbia are for non-life-threatening emergencies, accounting for approximately 350,000 calls per year. At BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS), the Clinical Hub is responsible for the implementation and...
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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.
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