Author Question: Changing practice with EBP is least supported with which strategy? 1. Educate staff about EBP and ... (Read 17 times)

segrsyd · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Changing practice with EBP is least supported with which strategy?

1. Educate staff about EBP and evaluate results.
2. Develop policies and procedures that are based on best evidence.
3. Incorporate assessment of EBP in performance appraisal.
4. Connect EBP with QI within the healthcare organization.

Question 2

New public relations materials are being developed for the hospital. Each department has been asked to submit a short description of its key activities. Which information should be used in the PR materials?

1. Administration is responsible primarily for ensuring quality and safety of care.
2. Respiratory Care Services provide goal-directed, purposeful activity to patients with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system.
3. Information Management is focused on services that provide organized education designed to enhance skills of staff members or teach new skills.
4. Social Work Services assists individuals and their families in addressing social, emotional, and economic stresses associated wit illness or injury.

Jmfn03 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. Staff do need to be educated about EBP and this education needs to be evaluated to determine its impact.
2. Policies and procedures need to be followedjust having them based on EBP is not enough.
3. Performance appraisal should include how the staff uses EBP.
4. EBP and QI are connected and should be within the healthcare organization.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: 1. Although the administration is concerned with ensuring quality and safety, it typically is high-level management that provides direction and supports the work of the total organization.
2. Respiratory Care Services delivers care to provide ventilatory support, and Clinical Respiratory Services provides activity to patients with cardiopulmonary needs.
3. Information Management is responsible for computer resources and data collection.
4. Social Work Services is responsible for meeting the psychosocial and economic needs of patients and their families.