New BPGs

Promoting 2SLGBTQI+ Health Equity

The purpose of this BPG is to provide nurses and other members of the interprofessional team with evidence-based recommendations on foundational, inclusive and affirming care practices for Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex and additional (2SLGBTQI+) people.

This BPG is also to be used to enhance the safety of health-service organizations, schools and academic organizations for 2SLGBTQI+ communities through the adoption of evidence-based practices. Safe and inclusive environments enable nurses and other members of the interprofessional team to improve access and optimize health outcomes for those receiving care. 

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Vascular Access, Second Edition

This edition replaces RNAO's previously published BPGs Assessment and Device Selection for Vascular Access and Care and Maintenance to Reduce Vascular Access Complications.

The purpose of this BPG is to provide nurses (nurse practitioners, registered nurses, registered practical nurses and nursing students) and the interprofessional team with evidence-based recommendations and resources related to the insertion, assessment and maintenance of vascular access devices (VADs) in the infant (0–1 year), pediatric (1–18 years) and adult populations (18 years and older).

This BPG recognizes that persons with a VAD and their families are experts in their health and decision-making. Collaboration among the interprofessional team, the person receiving care and their families is therefore essential for achieving improved health outcomes.

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