This best practice guideline was pilot tested in a hospital and public health unit in
Sudbury, Ontario. The lessons learned and results of the pilot implementation may be unique
to these organizations, and it is acknowledged that their experience may not be appropriate
to generalize to other settings. However, there were many strategies that the pilot sites found
helpful during implementation, and those who are interested in implementing this guideline
may wish to consider these tips. A summary of these strategies follows: