Implementation Plan for Evidence Based Practice

Introduction

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a systematic approach to clinical decision making that uses the best available research evidence. It is a way for healthcare professionals to improve patient care by using data-driven decisions, which results in better outcomes for patients and lower costs for society. Evidence based practice can be challenging because there are many different types of evidence, and each type has its own set of challenges.

Introduction

In this section, you’ll learn:

• The problem.

• The proposed solution.

• The team that will implement the solution and its members, their roles in implementing the solution, and how they will be held accountable for their actions or lack thereof (e.g., if an employee fails to follow procedure).

• Stakeholders who may be impacted by your implementation plan (e.g., patients, physicians, nurses).

Purpose statement

The purpose statement is the most important part of your implementation plan. It’s what your solution is trying to solve, and it should answer the following questions:

• What problem are you trying to solve?

• Why is this problem important?

• What are the goals of your solution?

• How can evidence-based practice help with these goals (for example, by improving patient outcomes or reducing costs)?

Background information

The process of implementing evidence-based practice is a complex one that requires careful planning and execution. The first step in this process is understanding the problem, which will help you determine what needs to be changed or improved. You should also take into account current situations in your organization and consider how these might change over time. For example, if there are few opportunities for staff members who have barriers such as disabilities or chronic illnesses to participate fully in their jobs, this may indicate that they need more training sessions so they can develop skills necessary for success at work.

Once these issues have been identified, it’s time to think about solutions! This section explores some possible ways of implementing EBP within your organization:

Describe the current practice and why it needs to change.

The current practice is not evidence based. It has been in place for many years and has not been evaluated for effectiveness or efficiency. Therefore, it is important to describe why this practice needs to change and list the benefits of changing it, as well as any challenges you might encounter if you do so.

In addition, it’s also important that your implementation plan includes an assessment of risks involved with implementing evidence-based practices (EBP). This will help ensure that your organization can identify potential challenges before they occur so they can be addressed before they become problems—and hopefully prevent them altogether!

Describe the proposed solution.

In order to implement evidence-based practice, it is necessary to determine the factors that are relevant in a given situation. This can be done by performing an assessment of the existing situation and identifying those factors that have been previously identified as having an impact on healthcare outcomes. Once these factors are determined, they must then be used as inputs into a decision-making process with the goal of improving patient outcomes through implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs).

In addition to identifying EBPs for various conditions or populations, there are additional steps involved in implementing them:

• Identify which providers will receive training on how best use new practices; how often this training should occur; who will administer such trainings (elderly patients may not attend regular classes); whether schools should provide educational materials about EBPs; etcetera…

Identify potential barriers to implementation

• Identify the barriers to implementation.

• Be specific, actionable and measurable.

• Prioritize these barriers based on their impact on the overall program’s success or failure.

• Address each barrier in your plan that relates directly to evidence-based practice (EBP).

Describe the process for implementing the solution.

Describe the process for implementing the solution.

• Describe the steps to be taken, including who will be responsible for each step and when it is due. For example, if you are implementing an evidence-based practice model that includes a training module, list all of the resources needed for each step of your implementation plan (e.g., trainer, training materials) and schedule them in one place so that team members can refer back to them when they’re ready to start their work on a specific project or task.

• Describe how long each step will take—this will vary based on factors such as complexity and availability of personnel who can provide assistance with certain tasks—and what resources may be required in order for those steps to be completed successfully before moving forward with other parts of your plan. Include details about stakeholders involved in implementing solutions according to best practices:

Describe the expected outcomes.

Outcomes should be measurable, realistic and specific. The outcomes for EBP should be time-bound to indicate when the intervention has been completed or will be completed. It is important that you have a clear understanding of the expected outcome(s) based on your research evidence so that they can be used as criteria in your implementation plan.

Takeaway:

The takeaway should be a summary of the main points in the article. It should be short, catchy and easy to remember. The last paragraph is where you can summarize what was said before it and give some advice on how to implement this evidence-based practice into your own practice.

Conclusion

We have provided a detailed implementation plan for evidence-based practice. The implementation plan is designed to facilitate the use of evidence-based practice by providing guidance on how to develop strategies for implementing new practices into clinical settings as well as an introduction to the benefits of implementing evidence-based practice.