Evidence Based Practice

Data for evaluation of outcomes are available from multiple sources within healthcare organizations including clinics, which of the following can provide data for EBP? (Choose all that apply)
a) Finance (billing and coding information) b) quality management (errors and patient satisfaction)
c)  Clinical systems (laboratory values and medications) d) properties (building sizes and parking)

2. – As a result of EBP changes, measurement of outcomes is essential to determine the impact that is made on healthcare in what ways? Choose all that apply.
a) Quality  b) costs c) patient outcomes d) discharge data

3. – Data for evaluation of outcomes are available from multiple sources within health care organizations including: Choose all that apply
a) Finance  b) human resources c) property maintenance d) clinical systems

4. – Whether developed in practice or through research, measurement instruments must allow users to be confident about the accuracy of data when collected. Therefore, they must be proven to be: (choose all that apply)
a) Reliable b) efficacious  c) valid   d) legal

5. – Evaluation plans are ultimately aimed toward accomplishment of the central goal of Evidence Based Practice— which is:
a) Evaluating science b) Evaluating quality patient outcomes. c)  Evaluating internally generated data
d) Evaluating implementation of evidence