Behavioural Supports Ontario – Dementia Observation System (BSO-DOS^©)

The BSO-DOS© and Permissions

The BSO-DOS© is meant to be accessible and utilized broadly while preserving the integrity of this standardized tool. Please review the permissions provided and/or required. Download it here.

BSO-DOS© Start-Up Checklist

The BSO-DOS© Start-Up Checklist is for clinical leads, educators and/or administrators to support implementation of the BSO-DOS©.

BSO-DOS© Instructional Video

The BSO-DOS© Instructional Video is for all team members involved in completing and analyzing the BSO-DOS©.

BSO-DOS© User Guide

Provides a quick reference for direct care staff on how to complete the BSO-DOS©. Clinical teams may find it helpful to print and laminate copies to assist in completion of the tool.

BSO-DOS© Resource Manual

An in-depth resource for clinical leads, educators and advanced care clinicians that can assist in supporting the team in adopting the BSO-DOS©.

BSO-DOS© Community Guidelines: Utilizing the BSO-DOS© with Family Care Partners

Provides guidance to community clinicians who plan to utilize the BSO-DOS© with family care partners contributing to the completion of the tool.

BSO-DOS© Webinar: Implementing the BSO-DOS© Strategies for Your Team

This webinar provides an overview of the standardized BSO-DOS© and the collaborative work that led to its development, including implementation strategies to assist clinical teams with its use.

BSO-DOS© en français

Le BSO-DOS© est un outil d’observation direct qui fournit des données objectives et mesurables sur une personne qui vit avec la démence.