Implementation impact: Assessment and Management of Pain BPG

The impact of the implementation of Assessment and Management of Pain best practice guideline at Watford Quality Care

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Watford Quality Care Centre (WQCC) is a long-term care home in Watford, Ont. The home implemented RNAO's Assessment and Management of Pain best practice guideline (BPG) across their organization to address the gap in pain management and to reduce incidences of severe pain among their residents. The BPG implementation strategies focused on interprofessional and intersectoral collaboration, as well as early recognition and interventions for pain.