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The safety at home study: an evidence base for policy and practice change
Diane Doran1, Régis Blais2, G Ross Baker3
1Professor emerita at the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing at the University of Toronto. Dr. Doran was a lead investigator of the Pan-Canadian Safety at Home Study and has recognized expertise in health-services research, outcomes measurement, patient safety and e-Health.
Abstract:
This paper explores the policies and practices that are needed to improve the safety of home care in light of the most recent evidence about home care safety in Canada. Four areas for policy and practice change are addressed: 1) the promotion of effective communication processes in home care through cross-sector collaboration, case management and technology innovations; 2) screening for safety risk factors; 3) standardizing care processes, packaging and equipment; and 4) supporting family/caregivers and strengthening clients' ability to engage in therapeutic self-care. Evidence-based strategies for change are presented within the context of the evidence about home care safety issues.
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