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Evidence Informed Practice Tools

An Evidence Informed Practice Tool is a regional tool based on a practice that has a theoretical body of knowledge, uses the best available scientific evidence in clinical decision-making, uses standardized outcomes measures to evaluate the care provided, and takes account of each person’s unique circumstances, including baseline risk, comorbid conditions and personal preferences.

Types of Evidence Informed Practice Tools include:

  • Care Maps
  • Clinical Protocols
  • Clinical Practice Guidelines
  • Clinical Algorithms
  • Standing Orders
EIPT Database - Click here to search Evidence Informed Practice Tools developed within the WRHA

For information on the process for the development and approval of Evidence Informed Practice Tools, please refer to the current WRHA regional policy on Evidence Informed Practice Tools.

For a checklist on how to develop an Evidence Informed Practice Tool according to the WRHA policy, please click here.

New & Revised

Jan 2026REVISEDAttendance of Neonatal Team at High Risk Deliveries
Jan 2026REVISEDVenous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis for the Adult Surgical Inpatient Population
Jan 2026NEWFlushing and Locking of Central Vascular Access Devices (CVADs) in Adults
Jan 2026NEWIV Therapy Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Competency for Nurse Confirmed PICC Tip Placement Prior to Use
Oct 2025REVISEDHepatitis B & C Newborn Prophylaxis
Oct 2025NEWObstructive Sleep Apnea: Clinical Practice Guideline for Adult Surgical Patients
Oct 2025NEWRespiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Immune Prophylaxis for Newborns administered by Midwives
Oct 2025NEWStanding Order for RSV Immune Prophylaxis for Newborns Under the Care of a Midwife (WRHA)
Oct 2025NEWStanding Order for RSV Immune Prophylaxis for Newborns Under the Care of a Midwife (HSC)
Sep 2025NEWTherapeutic Wound Packing
Aug 2025REVISEDIntermittent Open Bladder Irrigation Through an Indwelling Urinary Catheter

If you have any questions or comments, please contact Brandy Stadnyk, WRHA Nursing Professional Lead at 431-373-4542 or [email protected].