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Greetings from Doris Grinspun<br />
Executive Director<br />
<strong>Registered</strong> Nurses Association of Ontario<br />
It is <strong>with</strong> great excitement that the <strong>Registered</strong> Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)<br />
disseminates this nursing best practice guideline to you. Evidence-based practice supports<br />
the excellence in service that nurses are committed to deliver in our day-to-day practice.<br />
We offer our endless thanks to the many institutions and individuals that are making<br />
RNAO’s vision <strong>for</strong> Nursing Best Practice Guidelines (NBPGs) a reality. The Ontario Ministry<br />
of Health and Long-Term Care recognized RNAO’s ability to lead this project and is providing multi-year<br />
funding. Tazim Virani – NBPG project director – <strong>with</strong> her fearless determination and skills, is moving the<br />
project <strong>for</strong>ward faster and stronger than ever imagined. The nursing community, <strong>with</strong> its commitment and<br />
passion <strong>for</strong> excellence in nursing care, is providing the knowledge and countless hours essential to the creation<br />
and evaluation of each guideline. Employers have responded enthusiastically to the request <strong>for</strong> proposals<br />
(RFP), and are opening their organizations to pilot test the NBPGs.<br />
Now comes the true test in this phenomenal journey: Will nurses utilize the guidelines in their day-to-day practice?<br />
Successful uptake of these NBPGs requires a concerted ef<strong>for</strong>t of four groups: nurses themselves, other<br />
healthcare colleagues, nurse educators in academic and practice settings, and employers. After lodging<br />
these guidelines into their minds and hearts, knowledgeable and skillful nurses and nursing students need<br />
healthy and supportive work environments to help bring these guidelines to life.<br />
We ask that you share this NBPG, and others, <strong>with</strong> members of the interdisciplinary team. There is much to<br />
learn from one another. Together, we can ensure that Ontarians receive the best possible care every time they<br />
come in contact <strong>with</strong> us. Let’s make them the real winners of this important ef<strong>for</strong>t!<br />
RNAO will continue to work hard at developing and evaluating future guidelines. We wish you the<br />
best <strong>for</strong> a successful implementation!<br />
Doris Grinspun, RN, MScN, PhD (candidate)<br />
Executive Director<br />
<strong>Registered</strong> Nurses Association of Ontario
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