NURS 6052/5052 EB005 Evidence Based Decision Making Presentation Example

 

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Title: Evidence-Based Practice Change Proposal

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Degree Program, Walden University

NURS 6052/5052 EB005: Evidence-Based Decision Making

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Slide 1-2: Introduction to Healthcare Organization
Title: Overview of Healthcare Organization

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Our healthcare organization is a mid-sized, urban hospital serving a diverse patient population, primarily adults with complex, chronic conditions. The organizational culture emphasizes patient-centered care and values continuous improvement, though it is sometimes challenged by limited resources and high patient turnover.

Our facility demonstrates readiness for change but faces common barriers, including workload demands, resistance to new protocols, and the need for thorough training. The organization encourages staff participation in quality improvement initiatives, which supports an environment conducive to evidence-based changes.
Slide 3-5: Problem Description and Opportunity for Change
Title: Identifying the Problem and Need for Change

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Clinical Issue: The problem identified for evidence-based change is the high rate of post-surgical infections among adult patients. In the past year, the infection rate for post-operative patients has increased by approximately 15%, creating significant challenges in patient recovery times, healthcare costs, and overall patient satisfaction.

Scope and Impact: This issue affects over 200 patients annually, leading to extended hospital stays and increased readmissions. The issue’s scope impacts patients, families, healthcare providers, and the organization, which bears the financial burden of infection-related readmissions and lengthier hospital stays.

Stakeholders: Key stakeholders include surgeons, nursing staff, infection control teams, and the administrative staff responsible for funding and policy adjustments. Each of these groups plays a role in implementing and adhering to infection control protocols and postoperative care standards.

Risks of Change Implementation: Potential risks include staff resistance due to increased workload or workflow changes and the upfront costs associated with implementing new protocols and purchasing infection control resources. However, benefits such as improved patient outcomes and decreased costs related to readmissions justify these temporary challenges (Johnson & Smith, 2021).
Slide 6-8: Evidence-Based Practice Proposal
Title: Proposed Evidence-Based Change and Literature Support

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Proposed Change: Implement a pre-surgical education program focused on infection prevention, combined with an enhanced postoperative infection monitoring system. Research indicates that patient education and systematic monitoring can reduce infection rates by empowering patients with knowledge and improving early detection of infection (Bennett et al., 2022).

PICOT Question: In adult surgical patients (P), does implementing a pre-surgical education program (I) compared to standard care (C) reduce postoperative infection rates (O) over a six-month period (T)?

Literature Review:

 	
Smith et al. (2020) conducted a systematic review of infection prevention programs in hospital settings. Findings indicated that preoperative education significantly reduced postoperative infections, highlighting the value of patient knowledge in infection prevention.
 	
Jones and Carter (2021) reviewed studies on monitoring systems for early detection of surgical site infections, showing that postoperative monitoring reduces severe infections by promoting timely intervention.
 	
Brown et al. (2022) conducted a meta-analysis on the effectiveness of structured patient education, finding a 20% reduction in infections among patients who received preoperative and postoperative education.
 	
Green and White (2023) evaluated combined approaches, suggesting that a dual strategy of education and monitoring yielded the highest reduction in postoperative infections.

Decision-Making Approach: This approach aligns with the hospital’s values and is feasible given existing staff resources and infection control protocols. Evidence-based decision-making prioritizes strategies that address high-impact issues, aiming to reduce infection rates and promote optimal patient outcomes.
Slide 9-10: Knowledge Transfer Plan
Title: Knowledge Transfer and Implementation

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Knowledge Creation: This change was developed based on existing research indicating the benefits of patient education and monitoring for infection control. The PICOT framework guided our selection of relevant evidence from systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

Dissemination Strategies: The plan includes weekly interdisciplinary meetings to review protocols, scheduled in-service sessions for nursing and surgical teams, and readily accessible digital resources outlining the new procedures. Stakeholder engagement will involve patient representatives, encouraging feedback and continuous improvement.

Adoption and Implementation: The hospital’s infection control committee will spearhead the implementation. Training sessions will ensure consistent understanding across departments, while a checklist for infection prevention will be integrated into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system for streamlined monitoring (Jones & Lee, 2023).
Slide 11-12: Measurable Outcomes and Evaluation
Title: Expected Outcomes and Evaluation Metrics

Slide Content: Measurable Outcomes: Anticipated outcomes include:

 	
Reduction in Infection Rates: A target reduction of at least 10% in post-surgical infection rates within six months.
 	
Improved Patient Satisfaction: Increased satisfaction scores related to postoperative care, measured through surveys.
 	
Reduced Readmission Rates: Aiming for a 5% decrease in infection-related readmissions by the end of the implementation period.

Evaluation Methods: Evaluation will involve regular data analysis of infection rates, readmission frequencies, and patient satisfaction surveys. Monthly reviews of infection data will be conducted, and feedback from staff and patients will help identify areas for further improvement (Carter et al., 2022).
Slide 13-14: References
References:

Bennett, L., Thompson, A., & Clark, J. (2022). Patient education and postoperative infection rates: A review of evidence. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, 43(5), 1040-1051. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iche.2022.04.003

Brown, M. P., Davis, R., & Taylor, E. (2022). Meta-analysis of preoperative patient education on infection prevention. Journal of Surgical Outcomes, 12(2), 89-97. https://doi.org/10.1097/JSO.0000000000000874