Abstract

The purpose of this best practice guideline (BPG) is to provide evidence-based recommendations for nurses and members of the interprofessional team, organizations and the health system. These recommendations support safe and effective transitions in care for pediatric and adult persons and their support network. This BPG is to be used by nurses and members of the interprofessional team across the continuum of care (e.g., primary care, home and community care, mental health and substance use health settings, acute care, rehabilitation, long-term care, correctional facilities and shelters), in all domains of practice (e.g., clinical care, administration, education, policy and research) supporting persons and their support network during transitions in care. It is also to be used by organizations that employ nurses and members of the interprofessional team, including health and social service organizations and academic institutions.

Author Details

The Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario is the professional body representing registered nurses, nurse practitioners and nursing students in Ontario. We advocate for healthy public policy, promote excellence in nursing practice, and power nurses to actively influence and shape decisions that affect the profession and the public we serve.

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Non-member

Type

Best Practice Guideline

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Clinical Practice Guideline(s)

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Care Transitions, Continuum of Care, Interprofessional Teams

Identifier Type

ISBN

Publisher

Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario

Version

Publisher's Version

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Review Type

External Evaluation: Organization-based Material

Acquisition

Publisher-submission

Date of Issue

2022

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