Partnerships to Improve Oral Hygiene Practices: Two Complementary Approaches.

The omission of oral care is linked to increased nurse workload and may contribute to serious patient infection and growing healthcare costs. Therefore, ineffective oral care comprises a significant patient safety issue across healthcare settings internationally. As studies have demonstrated a positive relationship between Nurs Leadersh (Tor Ont) and improved patient outcomes, it is imperative that leaders seek effective approaches to facilitate contextual exploration of barriers and facilitators for resolution of oral care delivery problems.

The implementation of best practice in medication administration across a health network: a multisite evidence-based audit and feedback project.

Background: Medication errors present a significant risk to patient safety. The "rights" of medication administration represent one approach to potentially reducing this risk.

Objectives: The aim of this project was to implement an evidence-based audit and feedback project to improve compliance with best practice in this area across a health network.