In progress guidelines

RNAO regularly reviews our collection of existing guidelines to identify any updates needed. We are currently working on updating the guidelines listed below. 

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Note: Please continue to refer to the existing versions of these guidelines until the new edition is published, unless otherwise indicated below. 

Brand-new guidelines in development (working titles)

Addressing Anti-Black Racism in Nursing

This guideline will focus on creating evidence-based guidance to help eliminate anti-Black racism in nursing and improve belonging, well-being, and retention of Black nurses across all sectors. We expect to publish the guideline in Feb 2026.

Promoting Life and Prevention of Indigenous Youth Suicide  

This guideline will focus on identifying best practices to promote life and wellness with Indigenous youth across communities. We expect to publish the guideline in 2026.

New BPG

  

Existing guidelines under revision (working titles)

Assessment and Care of Persons at Risk for Suicidal Ideation (Second Edition)

The purpose of this best practice guideline (BPG) is to provide nurses and health providers with recommendations, based on the best available evidence, related to the assessment and management of adults at risk for suicidal ideation. This document is intended to provide support to nurses and health providers in the care of the suicidal client. We expect to publish this guideline in 2026.

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Delirium and Dementia in Older Adults: Assessment and Care (Third Edition)

This guideline will provide updated evidence-based recommendations for nurses and other health providers to enhance the quality of practice pertaining to delirium, dementia, and depression in older adults. We expect to publish this guideline in 2026.

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Person-and Family-Centred Care (Third edition)

This foundational guideline will continue to promote evidence-based practices associated with people-centred care. It will help nurses and other health providers acquire the knowledge, skills and judgment necessary to become more adept at practising people-centred care. We expect to publish this guideline in 2025.

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Preventing Falls and Reducing Injuries from Falls (Fourth edition)

This guideline will provide updated evidence-based recommendations for nurses and other health providers on preventing falls and reducing injury from falls. We expect to publish this guideline in 2026.

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Intimate Partner Violence (Second Edition) 

This new edition guideline will provide updated evidence-based recommendations for nurses, health and social service providers, and the public safety sector on intimate partner violence including screening, identification and initial response. We expect to publish this guideline in 2026.

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Self-Management of Chronic Conditions: Collaboration with Clients (Second Edition) 

This guideline will provide updated evidence-informed and evidence-based guidance for nurses and health care providers on how to support self-management of chronic conditions. We expect to publish this guideline in 2026.

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Promoting Safety: Alternative Approaches to the Use of Restraints (Second Edition) 

This guideline will provide updated evidence-based recommendations for nurses and other members of the inter-professional team to enhance person- and family-centered care related to the assessment, prevention and implementation of alternative practices to avoid the use of restraints. We expect to publish this guideline in 2027.

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Preventing and Addressing Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults (Second Edition) 

This guideline will provide updated evidence-based recommendations for nurses and members of the interprofessional team in addressing and preventing elder abuse and neglect, as well as creating awareness on elder abuse and neglect in all health care settings across the continuum of care in Canada. We expect to publish this guideline in 2027.

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