Wednesday, July 9, 2003: 1:00 PM-2:30 PM | |||
Promoting and Sustaining an Evidence-Based Practice Environment | |||
| Learning Objective #1: Identify three strategies for sustaining use of evidence-based practices in acute care settings | |||
| Learning Objective #2: Describe necessary components of an organizational infrastructure to promote and sustain evidence-based practices in acute care settings | |||
| The purpose of this focused discussion group is to address strategies for promoting and sustaining an evidence-based practice environment in the acute care setting. As more federal dollars are allocated to scientific discovery, leaders of healthcare organizations are being called to demonstrate how scientific findings are being applied in care delivery to improve patient outcomes. Facilitators and organizational resources are necessary to practice from an evidence-based. This discussion will provide examples of how different organizations use innovative approaches for integrating use of evidence into clinical and operational decisions. | |||
| Authors: | Marita Titler, PhD, RN, FAAN, Director of Nursing Research, Quality and Outcomes Management Laura Cullen, MA, RN, Advanced Practice Nurse | ||
| Organizer: | Linda Everett, PhD, RN, Associate Director, UIHC and Director, Nursing Services and Patient Care | ||
International Evidence-Based Practice Preconference
Sigma Theta Tau International
9 July 2003