News release: June 24, 2024
RNAO Honours Peel's 10 Years as a Best Practice Spotlight Organization
Brampton, ON. (June 24, 2024) - Peel Region Long Term Care (LTC) was recognized for achieving 10 years as a Best Practice Spotlight Organization (BPSO) at the 99th Annual General Meeting of the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) last week in Toronto.
The BPSO program, championed by RNAO, demonstrates the impact of evidence-based practice cultures. The systematic implementation and evaluation of best practice guidelines have gained international recognition and significantly improved patient experience and health outcomes. It has also led to a notable decrease in the cost of care and a substantial boost in staff satisfaction.
Peel Region LTC is prioritizing RNAO's Promoting 2SLGBTQI+ Health Equity best practice guideline. This guideline aims to provide safe and inclusive environments for 2SLGBTQI+ residents and ensure that staff provide inclusive care based on assessed needs, preferences, and personal choices.
Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion for our workforce and the community is a priority and a commitment that we hold dear at Peel Region.
I'm delighted that Peel Region was recognized for our long-term commitment to implementing, evaluating and disseminating RNAO’s best practice guidelines. During Pride Month, I am doubly proud that these best practice guidelines are helping us ensure safe and inclusive environments for 2SLGBTQI+ residents in our long term care centres.
Nancy Polsinelli, Commissioner of Health Services, Peel Region
Media contact
Dan Brennan
Communications Specialist
Peel Region
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
