A bundle of best bedside practices: field evidence

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Nursing Practice
• Clinical Leadership

Background:

• Professional practice requires standardized approaches for effective interdisciplinary communication.
• Existing models may not fully integrate leadership development with clinical outcomes and satisfaction.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of a sequential, evidence-based bundle of 10 best bedside practices.
• To assess improvements in registered nurse leadership, clinical outcomes, and patient/staff satisfaction.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of the Relationship & Results Oriented Healthcare certification program and practice model.
• Utilized a sequential, evidence-based bundle of 10 best bedside practices.

Main Results:

• Demonstrated improvements in registered nurse leadership skill levels.
• Observed positive changes in clinical outcomes.
• Achieved enhanced patient and staff satisfaction.

Conclusions:

• The Relationship & Results Oriented Healthcare model provides a template for professional practice.
• This approach fosters a shared language and standards for interdisciplinary teams.
• The bundle of best bedside practices leads to measurable improvements in healthcare settings.