RNAO BPG Pressure Ulcers Stage I to IV - Faculty of Health ...

Assessment & Management of Stage I to IV Pressure UlcersAppendix R: Implementation ToolsA) ToolkitToolkit: Implementation of Clinical Practice GuidelinesBest practice guidelines can only be successfully implemented if there are: adequate planning, resources,organizational and administrative support as well as appropriate facilitation. In this light, RNAO, througha panel of nurses, researchers and administrators has developed the Toolkit: Implementation of clinicalpractice guidelines based on available evidence, theoretical perspectives and consensus. The Toolkit isrecommended for guiding the implementation of any clinical practice guideline in a health careorganization.The Toolkit provides step-by-step directions to individuals and groups involved in planning, coordinating,and facilitating the guideline implementation. Specifically, the Toolkit addresses the following key steps:1. Identifying a well-developed, evidence-based clinical practice guideline.2. Identification, assessment and engagement of stakeholders.3. Assessment of environmental readiness for guideline implementation.4. Identifying and planning evidence-based implementation strategies.5. Planning and implementing evaluation.6. Identifying and securing required resources for implementation.Implementing guidelines in practice that result in successful practice changes and positive clinical impactis a complex undertaking. The Toolkit is one key resource for managing this process.The Toolkit is available through the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. The document is availablein a bound format for a nominal fee, and is also available free of charge from the RNAO website. For moreinformation, an order form or to download the Toolkit, please visit the RNAO website atwww.rnao.org/bestpractices.B) Example of Implementation Toolsi) Response to Patient Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessmentii) Wound/ Wound Care Discharge Transfer ToolFor the complete library of RNAO online implementation tools, visit the RNAO website atwww.rnao.org/bestpractices.104