The manager is on a committee that is investigating the ...

[james0929]

The manager is on a committee that is investigating the implementation of evidenced-based practice for the nursing staff. Which outcomes should the manager highlight as expected when this approach is implemented?
 
  Select all that apply.
 
  1. Reduces costs
  2. Promotes the best patient outcomes
  3. Encourages healthcare worker retention
  4. Reduces the cost of healthcare worker salaries
  5. Reduces care variations between geographic locations

Question 2

The nurse is a member of a committee charged with selecting a computerized clinical information system for an organization. Which features should the nurse recommend be included in this system to support patient care needs?
 
  1. Standards of care
  2. Quality improvement tracking database
  3. Conditions of participation for health plans
  4. Patient care policies and procedure manual
  5. Clinical competency information and schedule

[ErinKing]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5

The use of EBP in nursing can help to reduce costs, promote the best patient care outcomes, reduce care variations due to geographic locations, and encourage healthcare worker retention. The use of EBP is not used to reduce the cost of healthcare worker salaries.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4, 5

Although patient care is the most common use for information technology, other applications are useful in nursing practice such as storing and managing standards of care, tracking quality improvement, coordinating policies and procedures, and maintaining clinical competency information. Conditions of participation for health plans would be applicable for the billing department and will not necessarily support patient care.