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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

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Reducing variance in nursing practice.

Kathleen D Sanford¹

¹Catholic Health Initiatives, Denver, USA. kathleensanford@catholichealth.net

Healthcare Financial Management : Journal of the Healthcare Financial Management Association

|November 11, 2010

Summary

Nursing and finance leaders can foster evidence-based practices by investing in best practice products, offering continuing education, and promoting accountability and empowerment among care teams.

Area of Science:

Nursing Science
Healthcare Management

Background:

Evidence-based nursing (EBN) is crucial for optimal patient outcomes.
Barriers to EBN implementation persist in clinical settings.
Leadership support is recognized as a key factor in EBN adoption.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify actionable strategies for nursing and finance leaders to promote EBN.
To outline leadership roles in fostering a culture of evidence-based practice.

Main Methods:

This study synthesizes expert recommendations and best practice guidelines.
Key strategies for leadership engagement in EBN were identified through a literature review.

Main Results:

Leaders can encourage EBN through strategic investment in best practice procedure products.

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Providing accessible continuing education for nursing teams is essential.

Fostering accountability and empowerment within nursing staff drives EBN.

Conclusions:

Nursing and finance leaders play a pivotal role in facilitating EBN.
A multi-faceted approach involving resources, education, and supportive leadership is effective.