Engaging an interprofessional change team to lead implementation: West Park Healthcare Centre

West Park Healthcare Centre, an RNAO BPSO, is a rehabilitation and complex care centre in Toronto, Canada. They applied a compelling call to action to implement these RNAO BPGs: Assessment and Management of Pain, Client Centred Care and Prevention of Falls and Fall Injuries in the Older Adult. 

With support from senior leadership, interprofessional change teams – including nurse leaders, such as advanced practice nurses and nurse practitioners – were responsible for leading the implementation strategies, which included taking collective action. Implementation efforts focused on engaging in quality improvement measures, promoting the culture and values of evidence-based practice and aligning their implementation efforts to the organization’s culture and values. 

As members of the implementation teams, the nurse leaders were influencers who aimed to build collaborative and committed relationships amongst the interprofessional team and create a work environment that empowered staff to take evidence-based action. The team embraced diverse perspectives and knowledge to allow for adaptations to the local context.