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Assignment: Evidence-Based Project, Part4: Recommending an Evidence-Based Practice Change The collection of evidence is an activity that occurs with an endgame in mind. Forexample, law enforcement professionals collect evidence to support a decision tocharge those accused of criminal activity. Similarly, evidence-based healthcarepractitioners collect evidence to support decisions in pursuit of specific healthcareoutcomes.In this Assignment, you […]

Assignment: Evidence-Based Practice and the Quadruple Aim Healthcare organizations continually seek to optimize healthcare performance. For years, this approach was a three-pronged one known as the Triple Aim, with efforts focused on improved population health, enhanced patient experience, and lower healthcare costs. More recently, this approach has evolved to a Quadruple Aim by including a […]

Instructions: By Day 6 of Week 1 Respond to at least two of your colleagues on two different days who chose a different national healthcare issue/stressor than you selected. Explain how their chosen national healthcare issue/stressor may also impact your work setting and what (if anything) is being done to address the national healthcare issue/stressor. Rubric: 17 (17%) – 18 (18%) Response exhibits […]

Assignment: Evidence-Based CapstoneProject, Part 6: Disseminating Results The dissemination of EBP results serves multiple important roles. Sharing resultsmakes the case for your decisions. It also adds to the body of knowledge, whichcreates opportunities for future practitioners. By presenting results, you also becomean advocate for EBP, creating a culture within your organization or beyond thatinforms, educates, […]

Assignment: Evidence-Based Project, Part 4: Critical Appraisal of Research Realtors rely on detailed property appraisals—conducted using appraisal tools—toassign market values to houses and other properties. These values are then presentedto buyers and sellers to set prices and initiate offers.Research appraisal is not that different. The critical appraisal process utilizes formalappraisal tools to assess the results […]

Assignment: Evidence-Based Project Is there a difference between “common practice” and “best practice”? When you first went to work for your current organization, experienced colleagues may have shared with you details about processes and procedures. Perhaps you even attended an orientation session to brief you on these matters. As a “rookie,” you likely kept the […]

Throughout the past 10 weeks, you have worked to develop a project management plan to implement a practice change for an identified or potential practice problem at your clinical site. You have explored your role as a leader in the development of this plan through your meetings with your preceptor and stakeholders, through your exploration […]

“Successful practice change efforts require both strong senior leadership and collective and distributed leadership throughout the practice. Leaders should recruit individuals to serve as evidence champions from all parts of the practice—including physicians and other clinicians, practice managers, and front and back office staff. Practices want champions who are not just focused on implementing a particular piece of evidence, but […]

Evaluation  How will you communicate important updates, milestones, and developments to your stakeholders? How will you communicate what is working and what might need to be revised? Why is this communication key to the success of your proposed practice change?  Effective communication throughout the entirety of a project, leads to a more successful project. If risks […]

How will you lead a team to create change? What strategies might you employ, and how will you assess the effectiveness of these strategies? How will you plan your proposed practice change, and how will you apply your leadership skills to this plan?  For the last 6 weeks you have identified a practice problem, developed objectives […]

Evidence will be the driving force behind the implementation for change. As a nurse leader, developing a search strategy to explore available sources will highlight the leadership strategies and skills needed to lead a team and implement change. Ensuring the search strategy is thorough and effective assists in setting the stage for quality evidence generation.  […]

Purpose The purpose of this assignment is for students to: Activity Learning Outcomes Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to: Due Date First post due by Wednesday 11:59PM MT A 10% late penalty will be imposed for discussions posted after the deadline on Wednesday 11:59PM MT of Week 3, regardless of the number […]