Miramichi Lodge Becomes an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization® (BPSO®)

Advancing Excellence in Resident Care Through Evidence-Based Practice

A Commitment to Excellence

Miramichi Lodge is proud to partner with the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) as a Pre-Designate Best Practice Spotlight Organization® (BPSO®) from April 2026 through March 2029.

The BPSO program supports healthcare organizations in implementing evidence-based best practice guidelines that improve resident outcomes, strengthen professional practice, and create cultures of excellence in care.

At Miramichi Lodge, every resident deserves care that is safe, compassionate, person-centred, and grounded in the best available evidence.

WHY THIS MATTERS TO THE COUNTY OF RENFREW

Supporting Better Care Across Renfrew County

As a municipal long-term care home operated by the County of Renfrew, Miramichi Lodge plays an important role in supporting seniors and families throughout the region.

Participation in the RNAO BPSO® Program aligns with the County of Renfrew's commitment to:

·         Excellence in resident care

·         Continuous quality improvement

·         Resident and family-centred services

·         Evidence-informed decision making

·         Staff development and leadership

·         Safe, healthy and inclusive care environments

By implementing RNAO Best Practice Guidelines, Miramichi Lodge strengthens the quality of care delivered today while helping build a healthier future for residents, families, staff, and the broader Renfrew County community.  

OUR VISION

Excellence Through Best Practice

Miramichi Lodge is committed to creating a culture where every care decision is informed by research, resident preferences, clinical expertise, and continuous learning.

Through our BPSO journey we strive to:

✅ Improve resident health outcomes

✅ Enhance quality of life

✅ Strengthen resident and family experiences

✅ Support staff engagement and professional growth

✅ Foster innovation and continuous improvement

✅ Sustain excellence in long-term care

OUR BPSO JOURNEY

RNAO Best Practice Guidelines Being Implemented

As part of our three-year BPSO partnership, Miramichi Lodge will implement the following RNAO Best Practice Guidelines:

Mandatory Foundation Guidelines

People-Centred Care (Third Edition, 2025)

Supporting care that respects and responds to individual resident preferences, values and goals.  https://rnao.ca/bpg/guidelines/people-centred-care

Transitions in Care and Services (Second Edition, 2023)

Improving communication, coordination and safety throughout care transitions. https://rnao.ca/bpg/guidelines/transitions-in-care

Additional Clinical Guideline

Preventing Falls and Reducing Injury from Falls (Fourth Edition)

Focused on reducing risk and enhancing resident safety through proactive assessment and prevention strategies.  https://rnao.ca/bpg/guidelines/prevention-falls-and-fall-injuries

As an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO), Miramichi Lodge uses RNAO Clinical Pathways to support the implementation of evidence-based best practices. Clinical Pathways for Admissions, Delirium, Pain, and Palliative and End-of-Life Care have been implemented to provide structured assessment, care planning, and treatment tools that promote consistent, high-quality, person-centred care. Additional Clinical Pathways will be implemented over the next three years as part of our ongoing commitment to continuous quality improvement and excellence in resident care. Learn more about RNAO Clinical Pathways here.

 

BEST PRACTICE CHAMPIONS

Miramichi Lodge is developing a network of RNAO Best Practice Champions who will help lead change, mentor colleagues, and promote evidence-based care throughout the home. Miramichi Lodge has 30+ Best Practice Champions- individuals who have completed the required education and training to become a Champion and play a paramount role in the ongoing implementation and sustainability of BPGs in our LTC home.

Champions work alongside residents, families, leadership and care teams to ensure best practices become part of everyday care delivery.

BPSO Program Lead: Michelle Christie- Administrator

BPSO Program Co-Lead: Allison Lepack- Director of Care

MEASURING OUR SUCCESS

Through the RNAO Nursing Quality Indicators for Reporting and Evaluation® (NQuIRE®) system, Miramichi Lodge will monitor outcomes and measure the impact of best practice implementation.

Examples include:

·         Resident experience

·         Person-centred care outcomes

·         Care transition effectiveness

·         Safety indicators

·         Staff engagement

·         Quality improvement outcomes

Our goal is continuous improvement and accountability to residents, families and the community.

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Miramichi Lodge BPSO Launch and Leadership Team

LEARN MORE ABOUT BPSO®

Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario

Visit the RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization website:

🔗 https://rnao.ca/bpg/bpso

Learn About RNAO Best Practice Guidelines

🔗 https://rnao.ca/bpg

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NEWS & UPDATES on the progress of our BPSO program can be found on our social media: https://www.facebook.com/ML.LTCH/

 

REQUIRED RNAO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT