Health Care Communications
While I might have read fewer books in 2023, only twenty-two, they were among the biggest tomes I have read: 8,855 pages. The depth of research in each of these books is staggering. Drawn to more fiction than my typical year. Our ranking is subjective, albeit based on our recommendations to others.
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In this case study, we explore the development and launch of these feeding tube best practice recommendations by Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada.
Continue reading Enteral Feeding Tube Recommendations for Nurses | Case Study
This case study examines the publication of the Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses (CFMHN) Standards 5th edition in English and French. The publication also coincides with the new CFMHN brand and website launch.
Continue reading New Standards for Canadian Mental Health Nursing | Case Study
Childbirth can be a painful and emotional process. This two-year project with a dedicated group of paediatric wound, ostomy, and continence nurses resulted in the first Canadian recommendations for paediatric incontinence-associated dermatitis (PIAD). Hopefully, they will provide an invaluable resource designed to enhance your expertise in preventing and managing PIAD in infants and children.
This case study examines this latest NSWOCC consensus publication development.
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In this case study, we explore the development and launch of these parastomal hernia best practice recommendations by Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada.
Continue reading Parastomal Hernia New Recommendations | Case Study
We worked with a dedicated committee of volunteers meeting monthly for over 22 months to complete this latest edition. John Gregory acts as the Standards Coordinator for ORNAC producing these standards.
Continue reading Perioperative Nursing Standards – ORNAC Case Study
There is something of an unintentional historical thread to this collection of books. The history of the inhabitants of our planet, the history of aspects of medicine, the history of our societies, design and music. Our ranking is subjective, albeit based on our recommendations to others.
Continue reading A diverse library of reads from 2022
In this case study, we look back at the development and publication of the proceedings report from the Nova Scotia wound, ostomy, and continence Summit in Halifax on September 22, 2022.
Continue reading Nova Scotia Ostomy Summit Proceedings | Case Study
Prior to publication in 2022, there was no national Canadian evidence to promote standardization in the delivery of pre- and postoperative care for individuals undergoing a urinary diversion. In this case study, we look back at the development and publication of the Canadian Urinary Diversions Position Statement.
Continue reading Urinary diversion position statement collaboration | Case study
For many years, I have worked at the intersection of pressure injuries, safe patient handling, and spinal cord injury. In short, this led me to project manage policy work for SCIO on access and affordability of medical supplies. This was described in a previous case study. The relationship continued and I am chairing an SCIO advocacy committee. This is a two-pronged approach. One aspect is financing the advocacy work and a second in communicating the message for the needs of those with a disability.
Continue reading Creating change for those with a disability in Ontario