Promoting Evidence Utilization Through Implementation Science

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

APRNs need to understand research results and appropriately apply them to the clinical practice setting in order to optimize patient outcomes. This session focuses on implementation science and creating a culture where evidence-based practice (EBP) and research utilization are employed. A focus on change strategies with essential aspects of empowering nurses is presented, with an eye toward creating a culture of clinical inquiry where EBP is expected and contributes to exemplary professional practice.

Objectives

State the importance of EBP in clinical practice to promote positive patient outcomes.
Describe essential, easily adopted steps in EBP for APRNs.
Apply elements of change theory and implementation science to influence and anchor clinical practice changes.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.