What’s stopping your organization from fully implementing EBP?

We understand that there are a number of challenges to integrating evidence-based practice into the unit—time constraints, cultural issues, staff development, budget concerns. That is why we offer a range of services, tailored to meet you where you’re needs — and help you get where you want to go.

Interactive Training

Introduction to EBP          2 to 4 hours
Goal: To provide an overview of what evidence-based practice is, why it is important, and how it can be implemented in your organization in a time and cost-efficient manner.
Ideal for: Directors, quality improvement staff, librarians, managers, and other key decision-makers and operations personnel.

This seminar answers the question, “What is evidence-based practice and why should we use it?” It addresses key concepts within EBP such as the critical appraisal of research, defining EBP for the individual organization, and using evidence and strategies to overcome barriers to implementation. Attendees will also learn how the CWA Blueprint© can be used to architect a smoother transition to an evidence-based clinical unit.

This seminar can be offered several times in one day or over several days to educate a broad audience.

Building an Evidence-Based Unit          Full-day training
Goal: To create a vision of what EBP can accomplish for the organization and identify current infrastructure and resources for the journey.
Ideal for: Managers, charge nurse staff, pharmacists, quality improvement staff, librarians and administrative decision-makers.

This workshop addresses EBP from the organizational perspective and seeks to create team understanding about what adopting EBP will mean for your organization. Questions to be addressed include: What are the benefits in your clinical area? Why do we need a virtual library? What operational changes will have to be made? What obstacles could we face? By the end of the day, participants will identify short- and long-term goals for creating the infrastructure to support implementation of EBP.

Key stakeholders and Clinical Linkages staff will meet before the workshop via conference call to set measurable objectives for the training. This pre-workshop call also helps us customize the training to your organization’s specific needs.

Creating Your Evidence Blueprint

Training the EBP Team Leaders
Goal: To establish a team-coordinated plan of action to move forward with EBP.
Ideal for: The advanced practice nurse and beyond, as well as quality improvement staff and librarians.

This intensive workshop is for those clinicians and staff who will be leading the EBP implementation. Participants will learn how to ask the right clinical question, perform powerful searches, appraise the evidence they locate, and apply the best evidence to make informed decisions about their patient’s care. They will also be trained on actually implementing the CWA Blueprint© in their unit. This starts with evaluating the clinical work environment, defining barriers to the use of evidence and then choosing effective, research-proven strategies to overcome barriers in implementing the evidence. For units that have already begun incorporating EBP, the workshop can help staff understand and address specific challenges that have arisen.

Key stakeholders and Clinical Linkages staff will meet before the workshop via conference call to set measurable objectives for the training. This pre-workshop call also helps us customize the training to your organization’s specific needs.

Building an EBP Library
Goal: To build a virtual EBP library so clinicians across the organization can locate evidence quickly and effectively.
Ideal for: Health librarians

A well-stocked, accessible library is critical to the success of any EBP mission, so our health sciences librarian is also available to consult with your organization. This consultation includes an assessment of the depth and accessibility of current resources, recommendations for resources to add, and help in simplifying the complex process of subscribing to electronic databases. Training on evidence-based searches of the medical literature is also available either on-site or via conference call for library staff and clinicians.

On-Site Implementation Management

Clinical Linkages is also available to contract with the organization on a longer-term basis, guiding the implementation journey while the internal team develops the expertise to operate independently.

Readiness Assessment

Evidence points to the value of conducting a baseline assessment before implementing practice change. Our readiness readiness assessment, derived from the CWA Blueprint© can help prepare you for the EBP journey. We will be happy to provide you with a complimentary confidential analysis and discussion of the results.

Ready to get started?

The first step is to contact us for a complimentary phone consultation. Whether you want to begin a dialogue within your organization about EBP, or are ready to actually initiate a project translating evidence into patient care, we will listen and help you identify the best route for your organization’s needs and goals.