The Clinical Value of Implementing the Candrive Risk Stratification Tool for Older Driver

Driving safety conversations are some of the most challenging moments in geriatric care. It requires clinicians to balance patient independence, safety, family expectations, and clinical responsibility, often without standardized support. This presentation will introduce the CanDrive Risk Stratification Tool (RST), a validated, evidence-based tool developed from longitudinal research to help clinicians communicate driving risk more clearly, consistently, and confidently. This session will share key validation findings, practical lessons from early clinical implementation, and a new opportunity for geriatric and memory clinics across Ontario to help shape how the tool is integrated into real-world practice. By bringing together clinical teams and leaders, this initiative aims to strengthen patient-centered decision-making, reduce uncertainty, and define best practices for broader implementation. Your perspective will play an important role in shaping what comes next.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the clinical and relational challenges that make driving safety conversations complex in geriatric and memory care settings.
• Understand how the CanDrive Risk Stratification Tool (RST) was developed and validated, and how it supports clear, consistent, and compassionate communication around driving risk.
• Explore practical approaches for integrating the RST into real-world clinical workflows in ways that complement professional judgment and patient-centered care.
• Reflect on implementation considerations and opportunities to help shape training, supports, and best practices as the tool is introduced across Ontario clinics.