After Reviewing the Literature, the Evidence-Based Practice Committee Institutes a Practice

question 21

Multiple Choice

After reviewing the literature, the evidence-based practice committee institutes a practice change that bedrails should be left in the down position and hourly nursing rounds should be conducted. The results indicate over a 40% reduction in falls. What is the committee's next step?

• A) Evaluate the changes in 1 month.
• B) Implement the changes as a pilot study.
• C) Wait a month before implementing the changes.
• D) Communicate to staff the results of this project.

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