Author Question: When articulating the business case for evidence-based practice to governing boards, key messages to ... (Read 82 times)

jparksx · **on:** Jul 7, 2018

When articulating the business case for evidence-based practice to governing boards, key messages to share with board members include (select all that apply):

a. reporting of patient safety events.
b. reporting of anticipated outcomes.
c. reporting only projects that have cost sav-ings.
d. functional responsibility of committees within the organizational and nursing in-frastructure.
e. reporting the linkages between evi-dence-based practice and the organiza-tion's mission, values, and strategic plan.

Question 2

To establish legal liability on the grounds of malpractice, the injured party must prove which of the following (select all that apply)?

a. A duty of care was owed to the injured party.
b. An agreement was made to assume another party's liability.
c. There was a breach of duty.
d. Causation was present.
e. Actual harm or damages were suffered by the plaintiff.

heinisk01 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B, D, E
Key messages to share with board members include reporting the linkages between evi-dence-based practice and the organization's mission, values, strategic plan, and committees' functional responsibility within the organizational and nursing infrastructure. Reporting of project results is essential to garner continued support and recognition for the program. Reports will best capture attention when addressing three to five key talking points or take-away messages with clear links to organizational priorities and infrastructure. Reporting anticipated outcomes can be helpful early in the process. Cost savings or cost avoidance may not be achieved with every project but should be calculated whenever possible.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D, E
These four elements are required to establish legal liability on the grounds of malpractice.