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Evidence Informed Practice Tools

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.

Evidence Informed Practice Tools approved by the WRHA Professional Advisory Committee

Evidence Informed Tool Name	Date
Breastfeeding Practice Guidelines	December 2009
Pediatric Asthma Inpatient Care Map	October 2007
Cardiac Surgery Clinical Pathway	December 2007
WRHA PCH Program Clinical Practice Guideline on Falls Prevention and Management	January 2008
WRHA Regional Clinical Practice Guideline on Pain Assessment and Management	November 2008
Adult Renal Health Clinic Standing Orders for Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 4 and 5	March 2009