Evidence-Based Practice Readiness

How do the mission and values of a healthcare organization support organizational readiness for the implementation of evidence-based practice?

Regardless of their specific mission and values, healthcare organizations of all sizes and types have a mandate to use evidence-based practice (EBP) which directly translates into a corresponding need for readiness for its implementation. In this regard, Yoo et al. (2019) emphasize that, As EBP rapidly replaces the traditional paradigm of authority in healthcare decision-making, health professionals have an obligation to access knowledge, apply it in practice, and lead others to use it appropriately (p. 1). Notwithstanding this common requirement, though, the mission and values of some healthcare organizations place a high priority on their readiness for the implementation of EBP (Yoo et al., 2019). For instance, the based on their respective mission and values, the Institute of Medicine advocates EBP competency as one of its five core competencies...

Conversely, sustained top-down support for EBP implementations will help ensure their success (Melnyk et al., 2021).

How does an organizations staff demonstrate readiness for evidence-based practice implementation?

Healthcare practitioners and support staff should be able to demonstrate their understanding of EBP and how it is different from traditional practice. In addition, all staff can demonstrate readiness to implement approved EBP solutions…