A hospital has refreshed the knowledge of its leaders and nurse educators and has mobilized them in preparation for an institution-wide evidence-based practice (EBP) educational initiative
How should the leaders and educators now proceed with the initiative?
A) Identify available resources
B) Introduce evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) to each unit
C) Begin to educate the bedside caregivers
D) Begin to measure the outcomes of the initiative in preparation for dissemination
C
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