ICU Collaborative
The Canadian Critical Care Society is a group of Canada-wide critical care units which work toward the goal of patient safety. There are 30 adult units across Canada that are members of this exciting initiative. Our ICU has successfully implemented a "sepsis care bundle" and a "reduction of ventilator acquired pneumonia" bundle, both which improve patient safety.
Canadian Critical Care Trials Group
Our unit participates in the Critical Care Research Network. The Canadian Critical Care Trials Group’s mission is to improve patient care and resource utilization through the rigorous evaluation of health delivery systems.
Ministry of Health
The critical care program at LHSC has actively participated in the Ontario Ministry of Health's "Critical Care Strategy". Our units have participated in:
- Critical Care Nurse Training Strategy
- Critical Care Information System
- Critical Care Response Teams (CCOT)
- Critical care Coaching team
RNAO Best Practice Guidelines
Several nursing staff in critical care have received RNAO fellowships.
The Registered Nurses Association of Ontario publishes Best Practice Guidelines which are consulted when developing policies and procedures.
