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Practice protocols: development and use

A Gawlinski

    Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America
    |March 1, 1995
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Clinical nurse specialists (CNS) play a key role in developing and implementing practice protocols. These protocols guide clinical nursing practice and improve patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Practice
    • Healthcare Management

    Background:

    • Clinical practice relies on established guidelines for consistent patient care.
    • Advanced practice nurses, such as clinical nurse specialists (CNS), are integral to healthcare quality improvement.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To define practice protocols and their significance in clinical settings.
    • To delineate the role of the CNS in the development and implementation of these protocols.
    • To illustrate collaborative interdisciplinary efforts in protocol creation.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review to define practice protocols and compare them with other clinical documents.
    • Presentation of a case study detailing the CNS's collaborative process.
    • Analysis of the CNS's role in protocol development and implementation.

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    Main Results:

    • Practice protocols serve as essential tools for standardizing clinical practice.
    • The CNS is pivotal in leading the collaborative development and implementation of protocols.
    • Interdisciplinary teamwork is crucial for successful protocol integration into practice.

    Conclusions:

    • Clinical nurse specialists are vital leaders in establishing evidence-based practice protocols.
    • Effective collaboration among disciplines enhances the utility and impact of practice protocols.
    • Protocols developed and implemented by CNSs contribute to improved patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.