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.
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).
