After reviewing the literature, the evidence-based practice committee institutes a practice change that bedrails should be left in the down position and hourly nursing rounds should be conducted
The results indicate over a 40% reduction in falls. What is the committee's next step?
a. Evaluate the changes in 1 month.
b. Implement the changes as a pilot study.
c. Wait a month before implementing the changes.
d. Communicate to staff the results of this project.
ANS: D
The last step of evidence-based practice (EBP) is to share the outcomes of EBP changes with others. Changes must be evaluated before the outcomes are shared. Once communicated, changes should be put in place as the committee deems reasonable (i.e., either hospital wide or as a pilot study). Waiting should not be an option unless the results are not to the committee's liking.
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