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In addition to Innovation Rounds, BIO also hosts innovation skills days, hands out Innovation Awards and has launched Planbox, an innovation discussion platform for staff to keep up-to-date on Baycrest's latest innovation projects, engage with each other and provide feedback. BIO has also partnered with institutions such as OCAD University to design assistive products and tools for older adults with moderate to severe dementia. Besides fostering a culture of innovation, BIO supports Baycrest's leading innovation projects, such as the Patient Oriented Discharge Summaries (PODS) initiative. The PODS initiative provides various allied health professionals with a more patient- and family-oriented experience upon discharge and during transitions in care while also addressing workflow efficiencies. Another example of a Baycrest-led, high-impact innovation is the Baycrest Behavioural Assessment System (BBAS), a faster, evidence-based and systematic method of identifying and tracking responsive behaviors such as aggression and agitation in patients with dementia. BBAS improves workflow and reduces point-of-care workload by providing a means to quickly and comprehensively document behaviours. "It's very exciting to be at the forefront of innovation at Baycrest. Staff members are ready to share their innovations on campus and beyond, and we're ready to help them every step of the way," says Ran Manor. Last year, BIO applied cutting-edge technology at Baycrest. This included HeartLegacy, a solution that helps older adults in long- term care stay connected with their families through accessible video technology. The BIO team looks forward to cultivating Baycrest's creative spirit, making it a global beacon of innovation in brain health care. 2020 BAYCREST IMPACT 17

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