Evidence-Based Practice Committee Amanda Schoolmeester BSN, RN
What? Culture of shared governance Ownership of practice Evaluate policies Discover, verify and apply Reflect organizational values
Evidence-Based Practice
Why? Align with ANA Standard 9: Evidence-based practice and research Align with ANA Standard 14: Professional Practice Evaluation Promote culture of ownership Enhance nursing professionalism
How? Promote spirit of inquiry IOWA Model Monthly Meeting Annual evidence-based practice fair
Who? Staff Nurses Patient Care Director Clinical Nurse Specialist
Member Characteristics Enthusiastic Sense of humor Spirit of Inquiry Nursing professionalism Communication and problem solving Committed
Member Responsibilities Evaluate current practice and policies Engage colleagues Develop and research questions Implement changes Evaluate outcomes Attend for three consecutive months Send representative if unable to attend
IOWA Model Doody, C. M. & Doody, O. Introducing evidence into nursing practice: Using the IOWA model. British Journal of Nursing 20(11), 661-665. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2011.20.11.661
Mission To evaluate current nursing practice through examination of best available evidence and reflection of values to ensure highest quality, personalized care is being delivered.
Vision Nursing will engage in ongoing scholarship, to enhance professional care delivery in order to better serve our patients and their families through relational, evidence-based practice.
Values Accountability Caring Teamwork Take ownership of nursing practice Caring Foster patient centered care Teamwork Acknowledge clinical expertise and integrate best available evidence.
Professional practice & emphasis on outcomes
Goals Promote safe, evidence-based practice through a patient relationship care. Ensure nursing practice and policies align with best available evidence and organizational values. Host annual evidence-based clinical practice fair to showcase innovation in patient care.
Kick-off Ideas “I want to know…” day Post flyers with burning questions “Did you know…” corner in newsletter