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An Evidence-Based Practice Assessment And Quality Improvement Initiative In Idaho's Critical Access Hospitals, Deena R. Rauch
An Evidence-Based Practice Assessment And Quality Improvement Initiative In Idaho's Critical Access Hospitals, Deena R. Rauch
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Background: Health care providers and systems have been challenged to discard tradition-based care and outdated practices in lieu of evidence-based practice (EBP). Yet, little is known about the state of EBP, barriers and facilitators to EBP, and organizational readiness for EBP in Idaho’s Critical Access Hospitals (CAH). To affect positive change, it was necessary to understand whether providers in Idaho’s CAHs were using evidence as a foundation for practice—and, if not, what challenges existed in implementing EBP. Mitigating barriers and providing EBP education by way of webinar-based online technology has been proven to be practical and feasible. Providing EBP education, …