This document provides an agenda and details for the Annual Health Care Leaders Conference taking place from March 31 to April 1, 2016. The conference will feature keynote speakers David Naylor and Michael Villeneuve and will include multiple concurrent sessions on topics such as role clarity for nursing teams, patient and family centered care, leadership, and more. Poster presentations will also be featured on innovations and initiatives in nursing.

1. FEATURING THESE OUTSTANDING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
NLN.ON is an Interest Group of
Our host hotel is the
Annual Health Care Leaders Conference
March 31 to April 1st, 2016
Leveraging Driving Forces:
A Leadership Opportunity
Our host hotel is the WesƟn Prince Hotel , 900 York Mills , Toronto, ON
David Naylor
Professor of Medicine,
President Emeritus, University of Toronto,
Chair, Advisory Panel, Healthcare InnovaƟon
Michael Villeneuve
Lecturer and Program Lead, Master of Nursing —
Health Systems Leadership and AdministraƟon,
Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing
University of Toronto

2. NLN.ON 2016 Conference 1
Thursday, March 31st
, 2016
8:00 – 8:45 Networking Breakfast
8:45 – 9:00 Welcome – Kate Zimmerman, Conference Chair and Donna Rothwell, President, NLN.ON
Greetings – Chief Provincial Nursing Officer of Ontario
Greetings – Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO)
9:00 – 10:00 Opening Keynote – David Naylor, Professor of Medicine, President Emeritus, University of Toronto,
Chair, Advisory Panel, Healthcare Innovation
David Naylor is Professor of Medicine and President Emeritus at the University of Toronto. A physician and
health services researcher, Dr. Naylor was founding Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Clinical
Evaluative Sciences, before becoming Dean of Medicine and Vice Provost for Relations with Healthcare
Institutions of the University of Toronto in 1999. He served as the 15th President of the university from
2005 to 2013. Co-author of approximately 300 scholarly publications, Naylor has provided counsel to
governments and healthcare associations, institutions, and enterprises in Canada and abroad for more
than 25 years. Among other assignments, Naylor chaired the National Advisory Committee on SARS and
Public Health (2003), served on the federal review of support for R&D (2010-11) and chaired the National
Advisory Panel on Healthcare Innovation (2014-15).
10:00 – 10:30 Refreshment Break
CONCURRENT SESSION A
10:30 – 11:15 A1 Let’s Be Clear: Strengthening Nursing Teams through Role Clarity
Sara Lankshear, RN, PhD, Professor, Health, Wellness and Sciences, Georgian College, Owen Sound, Julia Scott, RN, BA, MBA,
Vice President Clinical Programs & CNE, Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound, Melissa Thomson, RN, MN, Manager, Grey
Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound
This presentation will describe the development of a Community of Practice to support rural RPNs and RNs to advance their
knowledge and expertise and strengthen role clarity utilizing strategies including the development of rural nursing standards of
care, a refined model of care and identification of areas for skill development.
A2 Advancing Patient Family Centred Care Through Innovation and Technology
Rhonda Crocker Ellacott, RN, HBScN, MA(CNS), EdD, Executive Vice President Patient Services & CNE, Julia Salomon, RD, Patient
Experience Facilitator, Gary Ferguson, Performance Improvement Consultant, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre,
Thunder Bay
To promote Patient Family Centred Care through the use of an innovative electronic tool to facilitate an increased awareness of
patient care metrics and indicators. This tool assists in the cascading corporate messaging to the healthcare staff on the units.
A3 Organizational Levers for Integration of Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) –A Qualitative Study of an
Exemplar Workplace
Zubeida Ramji, RN, BSN, PhD Candidate, Josephine Etowa, RN, PhD, Professor, University of Ottawa, Ottawa
Workplace integration of IENs over the longterm has not been defined and the role of the employer organization has not been a
clear focus in nursing. Based on qualitative case study research, this presentation highlights findings about how organizations can
facilitate workplace integration of IENs as well as achieve broader benefits for other team members, patients and their families.
Sustaining workforce diversity, leadership commitment to equity, policies and practices related to equity, diversity and inclusion
and engagement with the broader community – will be the major themes for discussion.
11:15 – 11:30 Stretch Break
CONCURRENT SESSION B
11:30 – 12:15 B1 Addressing Demographic Growth in the Emergency Department and Internal Medicine
Kaitlin Pattrick, Manager, Strategic Projects and Planning, Kathy Sabo, RN, MHA, Senior Vice President,
Mary Kay McCarthy, RN, MHS, Senior Clinical Director, University Health Network, Toronto
University Health Network has experienced exponential growth in emergency department (ED) visits at both sites (Toronto
General and Toronto Western). Early identification of patient needs and expedited referral to the appropriate pathway in the ED
and GIM have enabled UHN to reduce strain on acute care resources, while ensuring patients are provided with optimal care in
hospital and the community.

3. NLN.ON 2016 Conference 2
Thursday, March 31st
, 2016
11:30 – 12:15 B2 The Determinants of Nurse Moral Distress
Kathleen Ledoux, RN, PhD, Lecturer, University of Western Ontario, London, Cheryl Forchuk, RN, PhD, University of Western
Ontario, London, Chris Higgins, PhD, University of Western Ontario, London, Abrahim Rudnick, MD, PhD McMaster University,
Hamailton, Carol Wong, RN, PhD, University of Western Ontario, London
Constraints to care (organizational and personal) can cause nurse moral distress. The cost of moral distress may be
disengagement from both the patient and the organization. If disengagement occurs quality of care will suffer.
B3 Advancing Nurse Practitioner (NP) Utilization in Ontario Hospitals
Andrea Baumann, RN, BScN, MN (student), Nursing Policy Analyst, Registered Nurses` Association of Ontario, Toronto,
Doris Grinspun, RN, MSN, PhD, LLD (hon), O.ONT, Chief Executive Officer, Registered Nurses` Association of Ontario, Toronto,
Michelle Acorn, NP-PHC/Adult, DNP, Lead NP, Lakeridge Health, Whitby; PHC Global Health NP Coordinator, University of
Toronto, Toronto, Vanessa Burkoski, NP PHC, MScN, DHA, Vice President, Professional Practice & Chief Nursing Executive,
London Health Sciences Centre; Associate Professor, Faculty of Nursing University of Windsor & University of Western Ontario,
London, Tim Lenartowych, RN, BScN, LLM, Director of Nursing and Health Policy, Registered Nurses` Association of Ontario,
Toronto
The Registered Nurses` Association of Ontario (RNAO) presents results of a recent survey of nurse leaders on the status of NP
implementation in Ontario hospitals. Survey data were used to guide the revision of the online "Nurse Practitioner Toolkit",
which can help organizations fully implement the NP role in Ontario hospitals
B4 Inclusion and Influence: Nursing Leadership in Education for HIV Care
Maureen Mahan, RN, BA, MEd, Education Development Coordinator, Karen de Prinse, RN, BScN, MN, CPMHN(C), Chief Nursing
Executive, Casey House, Toronto
HIV/AIDS and Long Term Care: Compassionate Care in a Changing Landscape is an educational video series developed through an
innovative cross-sectoral partnership in Toronto. The videos were developed to create a climate of inclusion for the growing
number of people living with HIV (PLHIV) seeking LTC. This presentation will highlight the ways in which nursing leadership was
an essential influence in patient care, across sectors.
12:15 – 13:30 Lunch (Provided)
CONCURRENT SESSION C
13:30-14:15 C1 The Influence of Nurse Manager Transformational Leadership on Nurse & Patient Outcomes: Mediating
Effects of Supportive Practice Environments, Organizational Citizenship Behaviours, Patient Safety Culture and
Nurse Job Satisfaction
Ann Higgins, RN, PhD, Senior Consultant Innovation, Improvement & Alignment, Heather Spence Laschinger, RN, PhD, FAAN,
FCAHS, Carol Wong, RN, PhD, Rick Hackett, BSc, MA, PhD, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton
This study tested a predictive model assessing the influence of nurse manager transformational leadership on supportive practice
environments, organizational citizenship behaviours, patient safety culture, job satisfaction and selected nurse sensitive
outcomes. Findings supported the model showing that Transformational Leadership has a significant effect on supportive
practice environments and patient falls and medication error.
C2 Implementing Bedside Shift Report in an Acute Care Mental Health Inpatient Unit
Trishia Jonathan, RN, MSc(A), Corporate Associate Coordinator Nursing Clinical Practice, Claudia Hampel, RN, BN, Clinical
Manager, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa
Bedside Shift Report is known to promote effective communication, and quality and patient safety. This clinical strategy was
successfully implemented on an acute care mental health inpatient unit. A detailed account of implementation including
modifications for the patient population, challenges with implementation, sustainability and lessons learned will be presented.
C3 The Emily Effect
Lori Jennings, RN, BScN, MScN, Director Interprofessional Best Practice & Student Relations, Barb O`Neil, RN, BScN, M.Ad.Ed,
Chief Nurse Excecutive, Chief of Inter-Professional Practice and Organizational Development, Kim Bossy, Chief, Communications
& Public Affairs, Denise Dodman, RN, BScN, MScN, GNC(C), Patient Advocate, Jill Campbell, HBa, MLS, Manager of Learning
Services, Bluewater Health, Sarnia
Emily represents every patient Bluewater Health has cared for in the past, is currently caring for and will care for in the future.
Her portrait is a composite of pictures of Bluewater Health’s people and she helps staff, physicians and volunteers recognize their
influence on every patient’s experience.
C4 End of Life Care in the ICU
Sue DiSabatino, RN, MScN, Clinical Practice and Education Clinician, Grace Houston, RN, Eita Hajdini, RN, Lisa Kinsella, RN,
Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton
Variation in End of Life (EOL) practices often increases emotional strain for both families and staff. The trauma ICU team at
Hamilton Health Sciences conducted a qualitative study, which provided a framework to transform EOL care. Several
improvements have been initiated based on the four themes that emerged from the results.

4. NLN.ON 2016 Conference 3
Thursday, March 31st
, 2016
14:15 – 14:30 Stretch Break
CONCURRENT SESSION D
14:30 – 15:15 D1 Using A Strategic Approach to Enhance Collaborrative Practice Based Research
Beverly Bulmer, BScPT, MScCh, Director, Health Disciplines Practice and Education, Lianne Jeffs, RN, BScN, MSc, PhD FAAN, St.
Michael’s Hospital Volunteer Association Chair in Nursing Res, Maria Maione, RN, BScN, MN, Research Program Manager, Ella
Ferris, RN, MBA, Executive Vice-President, Programs, Chief Nursing Executive and Chief Health Disciplines Executive,
St. Michael`s Hospital, Toronto
Having point-of-care nurses and health disciplines engaged in research provides a strategic advantage and ROI to organizations.
This interactive presentation will provide an overview of a strategic approach used to build and insights into implementation of a
collaborative practice research plan that may serve as a blueprint for other organizations.
D2 Debut of an Innovative Coaching and Mentoring Program for Leadership Development
Hamida Bhimani, BScN, MHSc (in Health Administration), Head of Nursing Practice, The Regional Municipality of York,
Public Health Branch, Newmarket
This paper provides a framework that describes critical success factors for achieving a positive coaching and mentoring
relationship for nurses seeking to develop their leadership capacity. Also discussed, will be strategies for implementing a
successful leadership program that maximizes both individual and group mentoring opportunities.
D3 Implementing an Organization Wide Initiative - Delirium is Everyone’s Business
Sandra Li-James, RN, BScN, MEd, Director of Professional Practice, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network,
Toronto, Sanjeev Sockalingam, MD. MHPE, FRCPC, FAPM, Deputy Psychiatrist-in-Chief, Director, Psychosocial Bariatric Surgery
Program, Toronto General Hospital & Princess Margarget Hospital,Toronto, Natalie Cournoyea, RN, RP, BAdmS, MHSc, MA, CHE,
Senior Clinical Director, Toronto Rehabilitation, University Health Network, Toronto, Arsalan Hamidi, BSc, MBA Planner,
Collaborative Academic Practice University Health Network, Toronto
Delirium is highly prevalent in older patients and in the Intensive Care Unit. In order to improve the delirium care,
implementation strategy included engagement of interprofessional team members to be accountable at the local level to deliver
education by providing tools and resources that ensure standardization of practices.
D4 How to Write an Abstract for Submission
Sue Munro, BScN, MHSc, CHE, Vice President, First Stage Enterprises, Toronto
Have you thought about submitting an abstract for a conference, were not sure how to proceed, and did not go ahead? Or,
you’ve had a great research concept or institutional project, submitted an abstract, and were not accepted? If you are a first
time writer, where do you begin? If you have been rejected, how can you improve your odds of having your next abstract
selected? This session is a great opportunity to pick up on the “Do’s” and Don’ts” of a successful abstract submission.
15:15 – 17:00 Poster Reception - Knowledge Network Exchange
This dedicated session for poster viewing provides an excellent opportunity to learn
about innovations, latest research and new initiatives in nursing leadership. The
structure also provides another great opportunity to get to know colleagues and
organizations.
Refreshments and snacks will be available. The Poster Session is always a favourite
highlight of the Annual NLN.ON Conference.
Poster Reception
1. Implementation of Person/Family Centered Care: Annual Small
Hospital Experience
Christine Ferguson, RN, BScN, MHS, Kim Dick, RN, Jessica Gilbert, RN,
CNCC (C), CMSN(C), Charlene Hanniman, RN, Kelly Hebert, RN, Rhonda
Normandeau, RN, Jennifer Valiquette, RN, Janice Verch-Whittington, RN,
Renfrew Victoria Hospital, Renfrew
2. Building A Leadership Safety Culture through Daily Huddles
Kaitlin Pattrick, MBA, PMP, Kathy Sabo, RN, MHA,
University Health Network, Toronto
3. Restructuring Medication Management at a Rehabilitation
Hospital: Including the Integration of a State of the Art Narcotic
Dispensing Cabinet
Ana DiMambro, RN, BScN, MSN, CRN(C), Irene Simpson, RN, BScN, MHSc,
Maryanne Fellin, RN, BScN(c), Michelle Balkaran, RN, BScN, CRN(C),
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto
4. Developing an Evidence Informed Mentorship Program within a
Pediatric Rehabilitation Setting
Laura Davies, RN, BScN, BA, CRN(C), Marilyn Ballantyne, RN(EC), PhD,
Ana DiMambro, Karen Breen-Reid, RN, MN,
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto
“How To”
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5. NLN.ON 2016 Conference 4
Thursday, March 31st
, 2016 Poster Reception
5. Driving Forces that Promote Improvements in the Patient
Experience with Medication Administration: Compelling Change
with an Innovative Collaborative Partnership in Action
Jane Casey, RN, MScN, Jennifer Prosa, RPhT, Natalia Movshovich, RN,
BScN, MscN, CGN (c), Renu Pathak, Bsc Pharm, RPh, William Oud, PMP,
Susan Simao, BSc Phm, RPH, Amir Soheili, MRT (N) Bsc, Tiziana Rivera,
RN, BScN, MSc, GNC (c), Mackenzie Health, Richmond Hill
6. Community of Practice: Supporting and Clarifying the Role of the
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Andrea Rochon, RN, MScN, Jolene Heil, RN, ET, MClScWH, Cathy Lyle, RN,
MSc, GNC(C), Barb Robinson, RN, MScN,
Providence Care, St. Mary`s of the Lake, Kingston
7. Using Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) to Steer Our
Way to a World Class Health Experience
Julie Clarke, RN, BScN, MA, Jonathan Breslin, PhD,
Mackenzie Health, Richmond Hill
8. An Integrated Stroke Unit Model of Care: Leveraging the
Interdisciplinary Team to Improve Acute Length of Stay and Referral
to In-Patient Rehabilitation
Jennifer White, RN, BN,
Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Peterborough
9. Understanding Nurses’ Perceptions of Electronic Health Record
use in an Acute Care Hospital Setting
Gillian Strudwick, RN, PhD Candidate, Linda McGillis Hall, RN, PhD, FAAN,
FCAHS, Lynn Nagle, RN, PhD, FAAN, Patricia Trbovich,
University of Toronto, Toronto
10. Across the Miles: Innovative Mentorship to Develop Evaluation
Methods for Telehomecare
Julie Kwan, RN, BScN, MN, Kerry-Anne Hogan, RN, PhD,
Ontario Telemedicine Network, Toronto
11. OTN Telehomecare and a Community Care Access Centre
(CCAC): Partnering to Improve Telehomecare Workflow Using Value
Stream Mapping
Susana Neves-Silva, Julie Kwan, RN, BScN, MN,
Toronto Central Community Care Access Centre, Toronto
12. Leveraging Expert Opinion and Evidence to Optimize Nurse-led
Care Transition Interventions
Lianne Jeffs, RN, BScN, MSc, PhD, FAAN, Sharon Straus, MD, Monika
Kastner, PhD, Madelyn Law, PhD, Sherry Espin, RN, PhD, Chaim Bell, Ella
Ferris, RN, MBA, Jane Merkley, RN, MSc, EVP,
St. Michael`s Hospital, Toronto
13. The Patients' Perspective of Timely Discharge
Mary Glavassevich, RN, BA, MN, Elaine Avila, RN, BScN, Rosemarie Irish,
RN, MSN, CON(c), Sunnbyrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto
14. The Low-Cost Clock to Benefit Patient Mobilization
Sara Leblond, RN, MScN, IIWCC, Linda Lessard, Annie Lecompte, RN,
Hôpital Montfort, Ottawa
15. A Prospective Study of the Impact of a Late Career Nurse
Professional Development Program on Perceptions of Occupational
Self-Efficacy and Burnout
Ashley Skiffington, RN, BScN, MEd (c), Orla Smith, RN, MN, PhD
Candidate, Heather Campbell, RN, BN, MS, Joyce Lo, BScN, RN, MN,
Ella Ferris, RN, MBA,
St. Michael`s Hospital, Toronto
16. Occupational Fatigue, Recovery, and Resilience Amongst Nurses in
an Academic Health Sciences Centre: A Survey Study
Orla Smith, RN, BScN, MN, Ashley Skiffington, Colleen McNamee, Cecilia
Santiago, Amanda Alberga, Sheila Cannon, Valerie Audette, Murray Krock,
Ella Ferris, St. Michael`s Hospital, Toronto
17. Creating Access to Subspecialty Care for Seniors through
Telemedicine
Kelly Falzon, RN, BAS, MHSc, Sheelagh Willett, BSN, MSN, ANP, RN-EC,
William Osler Health System, Brampton
18. Implementation of a Standardized Discharge Checklist and Pause
to Reduce Errors in the Transition from Acute Care
Kelly Drake, MN, NP-Adult, Meghan McBride, RN, BScN, MA, Jana Bergin,
RN, BScN, Heather Vandeweerd, RN, BScN,
Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton
19. Hospital 2 Home (H2H), The Integrated Care Model: Going Beyond
Boundaries
Daniel Ball, Kiki Ferrari, Katyn Lumsden, VP, Donna Clark, William Osler
Health System, Headwaters Healthcare Centre, and Central West CCAC,
Brampton
20. The Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse Case Manager in
Enriching the Hospital Experience for Patients and Families
Vandana Tuszynska, RN, MN, Jenny Sinclair, RN, MN,
The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto
21. Providing Care Providers with Tools, Data & Support to Improve
Patient Outcomes
A.J. Lopez, RN, BScN, MN/MHSc, Beth O`Leary, Tracey DasGupta, RN, MN,
CON(C), Courtney Miller, RN, BScN, Brigette Hales, MSc,
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto
22. Regional Critical Care Response: An Innovative Virtual Patient
Stabilization Initiative
Edie Hart, RN, Rhonda Crocker Ellacott, RN, HBScN, MA, EdD, Lisa Beck, RN,
BScN, MSN, CNS,
Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre, Thunder Bay
23. Collaborating with Patient and Family Advisors (PFAs) Improve
Emergency Department Care Experience
Lisa Beck, RN, BScN, MSN, Bonnie Nicholas, Rhonda Crocker Ellacott, RN,
HBScN, MA, EdD, EVP,
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, Thunder Bay
24. Plan on a Page: Getting Late Career Nurses Involved, A Leadership
Opportunity
Minette MacNeil, RN, BScN, MEd, MScN, Robyn Kirkwood, RN, BScN,
Wendy Hodgkinson, RN, BScN, Rouge Valley Health System, Toronto
25. An Exploratory Case Study of Nursing Intellectual Capital and
Hospital Performance
Alexandra Harris, RN, BNSc, MN/MHSc, CHE, PhD(c), Linda McGillis Hall,
RN, PhD, FAAN, FCAHS, Kathleen Russell, Whitney Berta, MBA, PhD,
Adalsteinn Brown, AB, D. Phil, University of Toronto, Toronto
26. Best Practice for Clinical Support Nurse Role Orientation and
Education
Connie Cameron, RN, BScN, MN(c), The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto
27. Pioneers in Empowerment: Using the Synergy Tool to Develop a
Care Delivery Model
Chris Chuyow, RN, BScN, Laura Marchio, Niagara Health System, St.
Catharines
28. My Story: Humanizing the Critical Care Experience
Cecilia Santiago, RN, MN, CNCC(C), Orla Smith, RN, MN, PhD Candidate,
Director, Nursing Research, St. Michael`s Hospital, Toronto

6. NLN.ON 2016 Conference 5
Friday, April 1st
, 2016
7:30 – 8:30 NLN.ON Annual General Meeting
8:00 - 8:30 Breakfast
8:30 – 8:40 Greetings – Minister of Health and Long Term Care (TBC)
Greetings – Canadian Nurses Association
8:50 – 9:00 Stretch Break
CONCURRENT SESSION E
9:00 – 9:45 E1 Fostering Leadership and Scholarly Inquiry for Point-of-Care Staff: Multiple Mentoring Approaches
Sue Bookey-Bassett, RN, BScN, MEd, PhD (student), Clinical Research Coordinator, Academic Affairs, Research and Innovation,
Helen Kelly, RN, MScN, Clinical Research Manager, Academic Affairs, Research and Innovation, Collaborative Academic Practice,
Jillian Chandler, RN, Innovation Project Manager, Academic Affairs, Research and Innovation, Collaborative Academic Practice,
Peter Ash, B. Mgmt, Innovation Project Manager, Academic Affairs, Research and Innovation, Collaborative Academic Practice,
Rose Puopolo, RN, Unit Manager, Sandra Li James, RN, MScN, MEd, Senior Professional Practice Leader, Carol Heck, BScPT,
MSc,PhD, Academic Affairs, Research and Innovation, Collaborative Academic Practice, Jonas Eriksson, MA, Research Statistician
and Grant Development Coordinator, Academic Affairs, Research and Innovation, Collaborative Academic Practice,
Kathryn Nichol, PhD, Senior Director, Academic Affairs, Research and Innovation, Collaborative Academic Practice,
University Health Network, Toronto
Ensuring safe, quality care for increasingly complex patients requires increased capacity in leadership, scholarly inquiry, and
evidence-based practice from point-of-care staff. Yet, limited opportunities are available for clinicians to develop these skills
upon entry to practice. This presentation describes 4 innovative mentoring approaches used in a large teaching hospital including
background, purpose, participants, mentor involvement, and outcomes.
E2 Demonstrating Our Impact: Increasing Nurses’ Use of Outcome Data
Julia Scott, RN, BA, MBA, Vice President Clinical Programs & CNE, Joanne McRobert, RN, BScN, Manager, Sonja Glass, BScN, BA,
MN, Chief Quality Officer, Jacqueline Hood, RN, BScN, Nurse Clinician, Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound
This presentation will describe an approach to engage nurses to expand their use of data in assessment and care planning. We
will describe how these measures can be used to demonstrate the impact of professional nursing on patient and organizational
outcomes, a critical need in today’s health care environment.
E3 Professionalism in Healthcare and its Implications for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice
Hossein Khalili, RN, BScN, MScN, PhD, Professor & Coordinator, Sandra DeLuca, RN, PhD, Chair, School of Nursing,
Jodi Hall, PhD, Professor, School of Nursing, Fanshawe College, London
Health care systems are under pressure to change their models of delivery into interprofessional collaborative care with the
ultimate goal of improving patient/client outcomes. Currently professionalization has contributed toward the development of
professions who view one another as rivals, caused by uniprofession socialization and identity development that creates a lack of
understanding of others.
9:45 – 9:50 Stretch Break
CONCURRENT SESSION F
9:50 – 10:35 F1 A New Approach to an Old Standard, Medication
Amy Hallaran, RN, MScN, Outreach Consultant, Angela McNabb, RN, MScN, Outreach Consultant, College of Nurses of Ontario,
Toronto
This session will provide an opportunity for nursing leaders to become aware of challenges related to nursing medication
practice, that were identified when developing a new standard of practice. Understanding these areas, can help nursing leaders
identify where their focus may be required to support nursing practice.
F2 A Winning Combination: Partnering with Patients and Families to Implement Bedside Transfer of
Accountability
Dianne Gaffney, BASc, MSc, RD, Corporate Lead Professional Practice, Donnalene Tuer Hodes, RN, MScN, Chief Nursing
Executive and Program Director for Surgery, Mat/Child and Central Processing, Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance, Stratford
The results of a study which brought patients, family, staff and leaders together to design, implement and evaluate bedside
transfer of accountability will be shared, including impact on patient satisfaction, safety, engagement, and staff satisfaction. The
impact of including patients and family on the project team will also be discussed.
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7. NLN.ON 2016 Conference 6
Friday, April 1st
, 2016
9:50 – 10:35 F3 Mentoring and Developing Change Management Leaders
Catherine Renwick, RN, Senior Consultant, Gevity Consulting Inc., Toronto, Katie Jarick, RPN, Clinical Informatics Analyst,
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, Penetanguishene
Developing organizational capacity to lead change management initiatives and transition support strategies is difficult. Successful
clinical transformation requires skilled internal resources. This presentation demonstrates the value of utilizing external experts
to mentor internal emerging clinical change leaders. Both perspectives, those of the mentor and the mentee will be presented.
F4 Examining the Role of Empowering Leadership on Nurses’ Workplace Social Capital, Team Effectiveness,
and Patient Care Quality
Emily Read, RN, BScN, MSc, PhD (c), Doctoral Candidate, Heather Laschinger, RN, PhD, FAAN, FCAHS, Distinguished University
Professor and Arthur Labatt Research Chair in Health Human Resources Optimization, Arthur & Sonia Labatt Family School of
Nursing, University of Western Ontario, London
Workplace social capital refers to valuable resources embedded in and created by social relationships at work. This research
examined the effects of empowering leadership on nurses’ workplace social capital and implications for team effectiveness and
patient care quality. Findings suggest that leaders play a key role in cultivating positive social relationships that create value
within healthcare organizations.
10:35 – 10:50 Refreshment Break
CONCURRENT SESSION G
10:50 – 11:35 G1 Insights from a Pilot Study Aimed at Enhancing Point-of-Care Clinicians Use of Data in Daily Practice: The
PERFORM KT Initiative
Lianne Jeffs, RN, BScN, MSc, PhD FAAN, St. Michael’s Hospital Volunteer Association Chair in Nursing Res, St. Michael`s Hospital,
Toronto, Julie McShane, RN, BScN, MN, Research Coordinator, St. Michael`s Hospital, Toronto, Virginia Flintoft, RN, BN, MSc,
Project Manager, University of Toronto, Toronto, Maria Maione, RN, BScN, MN, Research Program Manager,
St. Michael`s Hospital, Toronto
Having point-of-care clinicians engaged in QI provides a strategic advantage and ROI to organizations. This interactive
presentation will provide an overview and insights into implementation of an interactive knowledge translation strategy aimed at
building QI capacity with point-of-care clinicians that may serve as a blueprint for other organizations.
G2 Liberating Structures for Engagement and Collaboration
Beverley Simpson, RN MSc CMC, Designer, Facilitator, Julia Scott, RN, MBA, CMC Designer, Facilitator, Judith Skelton Green,
RN, MScN, PHD Designer, Facilitator, Dorothy Wylie Health Leaders Institute, Toronto
Engagement means active involvement in meaningful activities that inspire, excite, challenge, and promote learning. This
presentation will provide an overview of Liberating Structures, how they can be used to create vision and strategy, build
relationships and foster collaboration, Participants will have a chance to engage in 3 sample activities designed to promote
collaboration and engagement. Further resources will be provided.
G3 Promoting Patient Centered Care Through A Change in Family Visitation
Evelyn Kerr, RN, BScN, MScN, Director of Nursing Clinical Practice, Christine Clement, BScN, MA, Clinical Director,
The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa
There is a growing trend in North American hospitals to more open visiting hours benefitting both patients and families. This
presentation is one hospital’s journey, and will share how leadership approached the challenges and used strategies to
successfully implement a patient and family centered approach to visitation.
G4 Patient and Primary Care: An Ongoing Dialogue
Jhanvi Patel-Solanki, RN, BScN, MN, Clinical Manager, Madhumathi Rao, RN, BScN, MN, Clinical Manager,
Humber River Hospital, Toronto
Health care programs are often designed from a health care perspective, with little thought given to feasibility of integration into
the patient’s life. A two-prong approach was used to target community re-integration: partnership with primary care physicians
and health education and support delivered from a patient’s perspective.
11:35 – 11:40 Stretch Break
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8. NLN.ON 2016 Conference 7
Friday, April 1st
, 2016
11:40 – 12:45 Closing Keynote – Michael J. Villeneuve, RN, MSc, Lecturer and Program Lead, Master of Nursing — Health
Systems Leadership and Administration, Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing University of Toronto
With more than 35 years experience in health care, Mike has held roles in nursing clinical practice, education,
research, administration and policy. He is the program lead for the Master of Nursing in Health Systems
Leadership and Administration at the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto and is a
lecturer in public policy, leadership and administration. He also operates Michael Villenevue Associates, a
health policy consulting firm in the National Capital Region.
Before joining the University of Toronto, Mike served as executive lead for the Canadian Nurses Association’s
National Expert Commission. Since 2000, he has led and participated in numerous national and international
health system and nursing initiatives in his roles as scholar in residence at the Canadian Nurses Association, a
visiting consultant with the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development in Paris, and senior
policy consultant in the federal Office of Nursing Policy.
Mike publishes and speaks widely in the areas of public policy and nursing leadership. He is author of the forthcoming text,
Public Policy, Health Systems and Nursing (2016) and he was one of the three authors of the Canadian Nurses Association’s
centennial history, The Canadian Nurses Association 1908-2008. One Hundred Years of Service.
12:45 – 1:00 Wrap-up
2016 NLN.ON Research and Education Awards
The Nursing Leadership Network of Ontario is accepting applications for the 2016 NLN.ON Research and
Education Awards. Deadline for applications is January 31st, 2016.
The available awards are;
Education Awards /Grants
Two grants are available for part-time studies and one grant for full time studies
in an undergraduate nursing program or graduate program in nursing or a related
field.
Part-time grant value: $1,000.00
Full-time grant value: $1,500.00
Education Grant for Student Nurses
A grant is available for a student registered full time in an undergraduate nursing program.
Value: $1,000.00
Dorothy Wylie Graduate Fellowship Award
A grant is available for a full time graduate student studying in nursing or a related field.
Value: $2,000.00
Research Award
A grant is available for nurse researchers conducting research into issues important to nurse leaders.
Potential Value: Up to $2,000.00 (may be divided among several suitable proposals)
Sue Matthews Leader Mentor Award
Nominate a mentor
For additional information and expectations please Click Here.
Value: $1,000.00
How to Apply
To view the awards application package, visit our website by clicking here.
To submit an application, click here.
For more information please visit www.nln.on.ca.

9. NLN.ON 2016 Conference 8
Hotel Accommodations
For our 2016 Conference, NLN.ON will be again at the
Westin Prince Hotel
900 York Mills Rd., Toronto
Easy to reach from the 401 and the Don Valley Parkway,
the Westin Prince is set in a beautiful parkland
environment. Outstanding bedrooms and excellent
dining facilities will combine to make this an event to
remember! Plan to stay at the hotel and increase your
conference experience. Share with a friend and reduce
the costs.
Please call the hotel and make your reservations directly
at: 416-444-2511 and indicate you will be at the NLN.ON
Conference.
Special NLN.ON Conference Rate
Single or Double $173.00
(Until February 29th
, 2016)
Vision
Inspiring, supporting and advocating today for
nursing leadership tomorrow.
Mission
NLN.ON is an interest group of RNAO that inspires,
promotes, and influences nursing leaders and
nursing leadership through innovation, integration
and collaboration.
Register on our website.
It’s easy and convenient!
www.nln.on.ca
For Additional Information
NLN.ON 2016
c/o First Stage Enterprises
1 Concorde Gate, Suite 109
Toronto, ON M3C 3N6
Tel: 416-426-7229 Fax: 416-426-7280
Toll free: 1-866-433-9695
Email: reg@nln.on.ca
NLN.ON PLANNING COMMITTEE
CONFERENCE CHAIR:
Kate Zimmerman, RN, BScN, MHS
Mackenzie Health
Janet Anderson, RN, BScN, MEd
College of Nurses of Ontario
Pam Baxter, RN, PhD
McMaster University
Anne Campbell, RN, BScN
Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance
Nancy Fletcher, RN, BScN, Med
Lisa Freeman, RN, MScN
The Ottawa Hospital
Sherri Huckstep, RN, BScN, MPA
VON Canada
Sara Lankshear, RN, PhD
Relevé Consulting Services
Elizabeth Nemeth, RN, BScN, MN
Healthtech Inc.
Peggy White, RN, BA, MN
Health Outcomes for Better
Information and Care
CONFERENCE PLANNERS:
Sue Munro, RN, MHSc, CHE
First Stage Enterprises
Doug Rosser
First Stage Enterprises

10. VISIT WWW.NLN.ON.CA TO REGISTER ONLINE
FOR INQUIRIES: NLN.ON
CANCELLATION POLICY
A refund will be issued if requested, in writing, on or before March 6th,
2016. A $50.00 administration fee will be levied on all refunds. No
refunds will be given after March 6, 2016. Substitutions are welcomed.
CONFERENCE FEES - March 31st to April 1st
PAYMENT
Payment may be made by personal or institutional cheque or
money order. Make payable to: NLN.ON or use your credit card.
Name on Card ________________________________________
Account ______________________________________________
Expiry ___________ Signature ___________________________
Registration & Conference Fees or Register online! www.nln.on.ca
COST + HST = TOTAL
NLN.ON/RNAO MEMBER $495.00 + = $559.35
Name ________________________________________________
E-mail ________________________________________________
Organization ___________________________________________
Work
Address
__________________________________________
City: ______________________
Work # ( ) __________________________________________
Fax # ( ) __________________________________________
Preferred Mailing
Address
Work Home
Home
Address
__________________________________________
City _______________________ Province __________________
Postal Code _________________ Country __________________
Home # ( ) __________________________________________
Delegate registration lists (business information only) will be
shared at the conference to encourage post-conference
networking with your specific approval.
Yes, I give permission to list my contact information in the
registration materials for networking purposes.
Province: ______________
Postal Code: _______________ Country: _______________
Title/Position __________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Mastercard Visa American Express
Do you have any Special needs (Dietary / Other)?
c/o First Stage Enterprises – Event Planners
1 Concorde Gate, Suite 109, Box 26
Toronto, ON, M3C 3N6
416-426-7229
Toll free: 1-866-433-9695
Fax: 416-426-7280
Reg1@firststageinc.com
$64.35
NON-RNAO MEMBER $575.00
+ =
$649.75$74.75+ =
FULL-TIME STUDENT $195.00 $25.35 $220.35
NLN.ON Member? Yes No RNAO Member? Yes No
Member #