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Sherry Becker1, Mary Hagle, Andra Amrhein
1Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Background:
Two evidence-based practice projects and an innovative model provided best evidence and a framework for the implementation and sustainment of a bedside shift report (BSR) quality improvement project.
Problem:
Without a standardized BSR process, there was a lack of Veteran involvement in care planning decisions and nurse dissatisfaction related to missed communication of pertinent patient information.
Approach:
Facilitators and barriers were identified and addressed during planning. Key elements of BSR were incorporated. After approval by shared governance, unit-based champions and leaders supported the change. Implementation began every 2 weeks on a different unit.
Outcomes:
Implementation was completed in 4 months for 11 units. After 15 months, there was consistent BSR on 82% of the units and improved patient satisfaction with nurses taking time to listen.
Conclusions:
Best evidence, unit-based champions, leadership support, project coordinators, and persistence are critical to implementing and sustaining practice change.
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