RNAO Expands BPSO Program to Central America with El Salvador Nursing Institute

Event summary

  • RNAO's BPSO program expands to Central America with El Salvador's IEPROES as its first member.
  • Week-long training session scheduled for June 22-25, 2026 to implement evidence-based care guidelines.
  • IEPROES commits to a three-year program implementing multiple RNAO Best Practice Guidelines (BPGs).
  • Over 80 participants including nursing students, staff, and faculty will attend the training.
  • RNAO's BPG program has developed over 50 guidelines and has more than 1,500 BPSOs globally.

The big picture

RNAO's expansion into Central America marks a strategic move to globalize its evidence-based care model. The BPSO program, funded by Ontario's Ministry of Health, has been successful in Canada and internationally, with over 1,500 organizations adopting its guidelines. This initiative could set a new standard for nursing education and healthcare delivery in the region, addressing critical gaps in evidence-based practice.

What we're watching

Program Adoption
The pace at which IEPROES implements and evaluates RNAO BPGs will indicate the program's success in Central America.
Regional Expansion
Whether RNAO can replicate this success in other Central American countries, given the region's healthcare challenges.
Impact Measurement
How the implementation of BPGs affects nursing education, student performance, and ultimately health outcomes in El Salvador.