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Implementing AVH Strategic Direction 1: Healthier people & communities through partnering & learning
The strategy and its components have moved AVH from an organization focused almost entirely on the delivery of health care services to one that is also committed to improving the health status of the population. This commitment is described in governing board...
Read MoreCleaning and Disinfecting of Multi-use Equipment at the Jewish Eldercare Centre
The Jewish Eldercare Centre has installed a dispenser of antimicrobial disinfectant wipes on all multi-use equipment for residents, such as sphygmomanometers, glucometers, bladder scanners, and EKG machines. This eliminates the need to go the nursing station or...
Read MoreVON Canada SMART (Seniors Maintaining Active Roles Together)® Program
The VON Canada SMART Program is an innovative progressive model of physical activity interventions to reach isolated, homebound, non-participating seniors. The VON SMART Program has had a significant impact, supporting optimal aging for program participants (3,900...
Read MoreEmployee Recognition Program – MVP Award
The VON employee engagement program was developed as part of fostering an environment where employees feel valued and appreciated. Through survey feedback, employees requested a simple way to recognize both day-to-day contributions, as well as employees who contribute...
Read MoreCovenant Health Mission Discernment Tool
The Covenant Health Mission Discernment Tool © 2009 is a reflective decision-making tool. It has a set of clear triggers to ensure proportionate attention is given to the critical issues that face an organization where values such as compassion and stewardship...
Read MoreDirectory of Clinical Guidelines for Developing Mental Health Therapeutic Nursing Plans
We have developed clinical guidelines to help nurses in mental health develop therapeutic nursing plans, which is a mandatory standard for documentation in Quebec for nurses in general. We brought together clinicians specializing in mental health, recognized by their...
Read MoreIntegrated Program for Cardiovascular Diseases: Secondary prevention at the heart of nursing practices
This innovation consists of a nurse navigator role in a secondary prevention integrated program for cardiovascular diseases for clients who have experienced a first cardiovascular event. The nurse clinician who coordinates patient care is supported by an...
Read MoreReporting of Adverse Events in Reprocessing of Medical Devices
This a system for identifying risks in reprocessing medical devices and analysing the underlying causes. It is used to develop a profile of the risks inherent in the process for reprocessing reusable medical devices. Using this practice, information on reprocessing is...
Read MoreThe Watchdog and Quality Committee: A key component of clinical governance
A recommendation issued by a group of internal or external experts to the organization is an informational asset that needs to be taken into account as part of a continuous quality improvement process. The “monitoring” stage is often the most neglected...
Read MorePersonalized Companion Program
The personalized companion program was designed to meet the specific needs of elderly people experiencing isolation, psychological distress or difficulties adjusting to life in long-term care facilities. The program seeks to provide a one-on-one relationship with a...
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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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