A Stroke Community Navigator (SCN) is a healthcare professional that provides support for stroke survivors and their family to positively enhance the transitions across the continuum of care.  The services provided by SCNs vary across Ontario, depending on the specific needs of the region. This e-poster will compare Stroke Navigation across 3 diverse regions in Ontario; including West Greater Toronto Area, Windsor- Essex County and North- East Ontario.  The e-poster will provide an overview of the role of SCN, services provided, work setting, number of clients served and the assessment tools utilized, as well as the alignment of each variable with Canadian Best Practice Guidelines (CBPG). 

Trained and committed SCNs provide holistic care and guidance which helps to improve the stroke recovery experience and improve the client’s quality of life. They are able to ease the adjustment to post-stoke life through education, improving access to healthcare services and connections to appropriate care providers. Both rural and urban population are supported through SCNs who work in various clinical area including but not limited to; acute care, rehabilitation units, outpatient clinics and the community at large.  

These three centers provide stroke navigation through healthcare professionals who integrate the CBPGs for stroke into their models for delivering care.  The e-poster will show how three regions have implemented the CBPGs to meet the various needs of their unique communities.  It will further highlight the essential elements of navigation which support clients at various stages of transitions along the care continuum.

LOOKING ACROSS ONTARIO: HOW STROKE COMMUNITY NAVIGATORS ARE USING CANADIAN BEST PRACTICE GUIDELINES TO IMPROVE PATIENT OUTCOMES