An Evidence Informed Practice Tool is a regional tool based on a practice that has a theoretical body of knowledge, uses the best available scientific evidence in clinical decision-making, uses standardized outcomes measures to evaluate the care provided, and takes account of each person's unique circumstances, including baseline risk, comorbid conditions and personal preferences.

Types of Evidence Informed Practice Tools include:

• Care Maps
• Clinical Protocols
  
• Clinical Practice Guidelines
• Clinical Algorithms
• Standing Orders
• Standard Orders
  

For information on the process for the development and approval of Evidence Informed Practice Tools, please refer to the current WRHA regional policy on Evidence Informed Practice Tools.

For a checklist on how to develop an Evidence Informed Practice Tool according to the WRHA policy, please click here.

Evidence Informed Practice Tools approved by the WRHA Professional Advisory Committee

If you have any questions or comments, please contact Kathleen Klaasen, Project Manager for Nursing, at 926-8029 or kklaasen@wrha.mb.ca