The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) is a site that focuses on providing evidence-based medical (EBM) resources for healthcare professions.  It is a non-profit organization based in Australia, but interested in world-wide adoption and use.  There are numerous countries already involved.  The Web site is recognized by the Cochrane Quality Research Methods Group.  After researching the Cochrane Collection (see my post dated 11/12/2008), this recognition is meaningful.

The JBI maintains a collection of best practice summary sheets.  Each summary will include the following sections:  Question, Clinical Bottom Line, Characterics of the Evidence, Best Practice Recommendations and References. The summary information is distributed electronically via the Web site.

You can join the Joanna Briggs Institute as a student, individual, or corporate member.  In addition, the JBI COnNECT All-of-Country Membership markets to countries.  The Institute believes that everyone has the right to the best information and for 1 cent (AUD) per person per year the government can make information available to everyone.  There are reduced prices for developing countries.  Petitions are being circulated to gain support for country memberships.

Here is a link to the Website if you want to check it out further.  http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/about/home.php