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Evidence Boosters

RNAO Evidence Boosters are two-page infographics that demonstrate the impact of evidence-based practice implementation using Nursing Quality Indicators for Reporting and Evaluation® (NQuIRE®) data. They showcase Best Practice Spotlight Organization® success stories on implementation strategies, practice and policy changes, and health outcomes.

Evidence Boosters allow organizations to share implementation and evaluation information with executives, managers and front-line staff to highlight the effects of best practice guidelines using NQuIRE data.

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March 1, 2017

Risk Assessment & Prevention of Pressure Ulcers The Implementation to Reduce Pressure Injuries Incidence Rate BPG assists nurses who work in diverse practice settings to identify adults who are risk of pressure ulcers (current terminology used is pressure injuries). Direction is provided to nurses in defining early interventions for pressure injury prevention, and to manage Stage I pressure injuries.

March 1, 2017

When Jane Rosenberg was a nursing student, using restraints was common practice. "Although I wasn't comfortable using restraints, I followed orders," she recalls. In those days, it was frowned upon for nursing students to rock the boat. But she knew restraints threatened the dignity of her residents, so she made a quiet commitment to pursue a change.

April 19, 2014

The Ontario Long-Term Care Homes (LTCH) Act, 2007 requires all LTC homes to have a program to minimize restraints. The rationale cited for not becoming restraint-free are: a) falls rate will rise, b) understaffing, and c) family members who insist on use. Research demonstrates more serious injury and increased mortality rates with restraint use (Cleary & Scott, 2015).