This designation recognizes VHA’s success in implementing and evaluating five Best Practice Guidelines (BPGs) developed by the RNAO over a three year period. Between 2015-2017, VHA implemented two new BPGs and achieved continued BPSO designation status for 2017-2019. VHA again implemented two new BPGs between 2017-2019 and again achieved continued Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) designation status for the 2019-2021 term.

“This designation remains an important achievement for VHA and I would like to congratulate our incredible team for their support and ongoing commitment to delivering best practices in client care,” says Carol Annett, VHA’s President and CEO. “Continuing to be a BPSO designate aligns seamlessly with VHA’s core beliefs – that our care must be spectacular and continuously focused on quality improvement and safety, as well as client-driven.”

VHA is committed to providing the highest level of professional practice and delivering evidence-based care across all disciplines. We are very proud of the great work that has already been done and our continued use of the BPSO model helps us continue to realize our mission of creating possibilities for more independence.

The BPSO candidacy program seeks to make a positive impact on client care though evidence-based practice. To date, VHA has implemented the following BPGs for better client outcomes, continuity and consistency of care, quality improvement and patient safety which undoubtedly benefits the clients we serve: