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Diagnostic 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...
Read MorePre-calculated Crash Cart Drugs
Pre-calculated drugs are available on the crash cart for all Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) patients and inpatients in case of cardiac arrest. This helps to prevent errors from occurring during the stressful time of resuscitation.
Read MoreThe Amazing Race
The Amazing Race is an event that runs over eight days and three evenings, providing a hands-on approach to organizational learning. It is an interactive and innovative method for delivering mandatory staff education through interactive displays and presentations that...
Read MoreDecision Making Process Algorithm
Toronto General Hospital developed an algorithm to assist with the decision making process involved in donation after cardio-circulatory death. A decision tree outlines the steps and interventions for all team members for both patients who are eligible and those who...
Read MoreCredentialing and Reappointment Process
The Toronto East General Hospital’s physician credentialing and reappointment process mandates that every appointment and reappointment requires a cross check with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario immunization and surveillance requirements and...
Read MorePatient Identification Strategy
Timmins and District Hospital developed an innovative strategy called Search for the Stars. The program was introduced to promote the patient identification policy. The concept of the strategy was to place stars on patient armbands and staff were to identify if they...
Read MoreAlternative Level of Care Program
Partnering with the North East Local Health Integration Network, the Timmins and District Hospital (TDH) has been awarded Aging at Home funding to develop an Alternative Level of Care (ALC) 'Wrap Around Services Program'. The program, developed and lead by...
Read MoreEthics Committee
The Timmins and District Hospital has a well established ethics committee that provides insight and leadership for a range of ethical issues including Alternate Level of Care, dialysis, confidentiality and privacy. To highlight its work, the committee provides staff...
Read MoreRapid Assessment Unit in Emergency Department
The Scarborough Hospital implemented an eight-bed Rapid Assessment Unit (RAU) at the General site and a five-bed RAU at the Birchmount site. These units facilitate access to the right care at the right time for medical patients who require hospital admission for 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.
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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