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CPGs, SOPs, PPGPs, Oh My! What Guidance Document Format is Right for You?

Are you confused about the right guidance document (e.g. policy, clinical practice guideline, procedure, etc.) to meet your needs? Join Katie McLean (Librarian Educator, NSHA Library Services) and Michelle Helliwell (Provincial Policy Manager, NSHA) as they explore the nitty gritty of guidance document definition and process. We’ll address the differences between formats, as well as provide options to help you reflect on your needs and navigate existing supports.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Articulate the difference between commonly used guidance documents in health care such as policies, procedures, standards, and clinical practice guidelines (CPGs)
Understand the function of different guidance documents in specific contexts
Understand how different guidance documents are created
Communicate effectively with colleagues about choice of guidance document
Identify relevant and existing CPGs from authoritative resources