Readiness for System-Wide Integration of Nursing Evidence-Based Practice

During the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, patient safety metrics decreased. A health care organization measured the culture and readiness for evidence-based practice (EBP) and its effect on improving the quality of care. This column describes the results of a quality improvement project focused on the use of EBP by nurses, scientists, and medical librarians within an organization as well as the effect of EBP knowledge and culture. It shows the effect of professional development on sustaining EBP and improving the delivery of care.