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Rapid Referral Processing and Priority Admissions Strategy
Hamilton Health Sciences’ Rapid Referral Processing and Priority Admissions Strategy enables potential referral sources (e.g., acute care, hospices, supportive housing, family physicians) with immediate access to our program description, criteria, application...
Read MoreEmergency Department Avoidance Through Baycrest’s Acute Care Transition Unit
Through close collaboration with the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care’s programs such as the Terraces and Apotex, and with external organizations such as Villa Colombo, Humber River Regional Hospital, and North York General Hospital, the Acute Care Transition...
Read MoreCanada’s First Portable Radiation Treatment Unit (RTU)
Because of delays in the construction of a Regional Cancer Centre (RCC), cancer patients were forced to travel long distances to receive radiation services. A unique proposal was developed by the Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH) in collaboration with Cancer Care Ontario...
Read MoreInnovative Ambulatory Model of Care for Women undergoing Breast Cancer Reconstruction
The Transverse Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous flap allows extensive breast reconstructive surgery to be performed and patients to be discharged 18 hours after surgery rather than spending five days as an inpatient. By using clinical best practices in surgical...
Read MoreModel to Improve Access and Quality of Care for Patients with Hip and Knee Arthritis.
A team-based care model has been introduced for patients with arthritis. It includes a centralized referral intake using an electronic referral tracking system, timely assessment by specialized health professionals, emphasis on patient choice and empowerment,...
Read MoreRapid Response Program for High –Risk Transient Ischemic and Minor Strokes Patients
The Dr. Thomas and Harriet Black Acute Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Unit at Sunnybrook’s Regional Stroke Centre is an innovative outpatient service for those with high-risk transient ischemic attack (TIA) and minor strokes. The unit is highly specialized and...
Read MoreSleep Disorder Online Treatment Waiting List
There are two main treatments for insomnia. Comparable efficacy surveys show that behavioral treatments are preferred by patients over pharmacotherapy. There is a significant demand for cognitive behavioral treatments for sleep, resulting in a wait list of more than...
Read MoreLanguage Access Interpreter Services
Language Access Interpreter Services (LAIS) are available free-of-charge to all Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) and WRHA-funded services, Cancer Care Manitoba, funded dental services, and fee-for-service physicians in the region. Based on an...
Read MoreRotary Transition Centre
St. Michael's Hospital’s has a rotary transition centre, a 24-hour facility that provides temporary refuge to ED visitors who no longer require hospital care but have no place to go in the community. This gives patients access to follow-up appointments and...
Read MoreED Community Support Worker
A community support worker works in the emergency department to provide support and advocate for vulnerable populations, such as the homeless, The worker facilitates the patient’s care and provides a connection to community resources. This position has improved...
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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.
Practices that are recognized as Leading Practices are published in the Leading Practices Library. Leading Practices are also promoted through HSO mediums including newsletters, webinars, conferences, education materials, and affiliated accrediting bodies.
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