Summary Evidence_Based_Innovation_Plan_D031.pdf

Evidence_Based_Innovation_Plan_D D031 Evidence-Based Innovation Plan College of Health Professions, Western Governors University D031: Advancing Evidence-Based Innovation in Nursing Practice Evidence-Based Innovation Plan Introduction The innovation that is being proposed is that every inpatient in the hospital has a bed alarm on whenever in bed. This includes all patients regardless of their identified fall risk score. This will initially be implemented on a trial unit for three months. Then the policy will be evaluated for efficacy. If there was a significant positive outcome that resulted then a hospital-wide implementation of the policy will be initiated. Explanation of Role The scope of practice for a nurse innovator includes identifying problems, then using critical thinking skills to develop a plan to address the problems. This includes collaborating with stakeholders to implement an innovative plan, moni