Asked by Anime VevoTM on Sep 26, 2024
After reviewing the literature, the evidence-based practice committee institutes a practice change that bedrails should be left in the down position and hourly nursing rounds should be conducted. The results indicate over a 40% reduction in falls. What is the committee's next step?
A) Evaluate the changes in 1 month.
B) Implement the changes as a pilot study.
C) Wait a month before implementing the changes.
D) Communicate to staff the results of this project.
Hourly Nursing Rounds
A practice where nurses check on each patient at least once an hour to assess and address needs, improve safety, and enhance patient satisfaction.
Practice Change
A modification or shift in professional procedures, techniques, or methodologies.
Falls Reduction
Strategies and interventions aimed at minimizing the risk and incidence of falls, particularly in vulnerable populations such as the elderly.
- Understand how to evaluate and use nursing research for improving practice.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how to evaluate and use nursing research for improving practice.
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