Leading from the frontlines Presented by The Elliott CommunityJennifer Naylor, RPN Guelph

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Community of Practice

• Share knowledge and resources between LTCH• Support with Challenges• Access to expertise• Adopt evidence-based practices• Problem Solving• Develop and/or update your program• Sustain practice improvements 2

RNAO Best Practice Guideline

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Prevention of Falls and Fall Injuries in the Older Adult. Revised 2011.

http://ltctoolkit.rnao.ca/sites/ltc/files/resources/falls/BestPracticesStandards/FallsBPG.pdf

Gap Analysis

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Stakeholder Analysis

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High SupportHigh Influence

High SupportLow Influence

Low SupportHigh Influence

Low SupportLow Influence

Champions Workshop

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• Introduces participants to RNAO’s Best Practice Guidelines and evidence-based practice, • Helps to implement

practice change using the tools.

4 Ps of Hourly Rounding

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Pain: Does that resident complain of or appear to be in pain? If yes, inform the nurse.

Personal needs: Does the resident need to use the toilet? Check incontinent brief. Ensure resident is clean and dry.

Position: Ensure resident is repositioned and placed safely in bed/chair. Is the bed in the lowest position? Are fall out mats in place?Possessions: Ensure that call bell, TV remote, walker/wheelchair are all within reach. Check that the environment is clean and no fall hazards are present.

Together we can prevent falls!

Reduce your risk for Falls –RNAO Health Education

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Leaders help Leaders to Develop

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Thanks!

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