Best Practice Spotlight Organization® Ontario Health Team
Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Best Practice Spotlight Organization (R) Background
The Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) Program is an initiative developed by the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) to promote and support the implementation of evidence-based practices in healthcare settings. Launched in 2003, the program aims to improve the quality of care and patient outcomes by encouraging healthcare organizations to adopt and sustain RNAO’s Best Practice Guidelines (BPGs).
BPSO Signatory Partners
BPSO OHT signatory partners are organizations and communities that commit to collaborating on the implementation and promotion of evidence-based practices. These signatories work together through a four-year qualifying process to achieve BPSO designation by meeting the deliverables outlined by RNAO.
- Espanola Hospital and Health Centre
- Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services
- Sagamok Anishnawbek
- Serpent River First Nation
- St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake
Program Objectives
Enhance Quality of Care: The primary objective of the BPSO program is to improve patient care through the integration of evidence-based practices. By implementing BPGs, organizations can ensure that patients receive the most current and effective care possible.
Promote a Culture of Excellence: The program encourages healthcare organizations to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement. This involves engaging staff at all levels in the process of implementing best practices and encouraging innovation.
Build Capacity: BPSOs are supported in developing the skills and knowledge needed to implement and sustain best practices. This includes training, mentorship, and resources to support the integration of BPGs into daily practice.
Evaluate and Measure Outcomes: Participating organizations are encouraged to evaluate the impact of best practice implementation on patient outcomes and organizational performance. This involves collecting and analyzing data to demonstrate improvements in care.
Facilitate Knowledge Transfer: The BPSO program promotes the sharing of best practices and success stories across the healthcare system. This helps to spread effective strategies and innovations to other organizations and sectors.
Accomplishments
- Implemented key recommendations from Transitions in Care and Services Best Practice Guideline
- Implemented Assessment and Management of Foot Ulcers for People with Diabetes
- Ongoing implementation of Person-and Family-Centred Care Best Practice Guideline
- Hosted Zaagigi: Nuturing Growth in Healthcare as a BPSO(R) OHT
