NUR 590 - Benchmark - Evidence-Based Practice Proposal Final Paper.

Section A: Organizational Culture and Readiness Assessment The organizational culture survey tool that was used to assess the organization was the “Organization Culture and Readiness for System-Wide Integration of Evidence-Based Practice” (Brown, 2014). The tool was used to investigate, evaluate, and identify the readiness of the organization for implementation of the Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), involving the prevention and management of pressure ulcers. It helped to identify the organization’s weaknesses, providing guidance on the appropriate strategies that improve its readiness. The organizational assessment identified that the organization is ready to implement EBP. The nurses were found to have the commitment, knowledge, and drive to ensure the success of EBP once implemented in the organization. The physicians also expressed their confidence that EBP is a sure way to improve the quality and safety of care, pledging their support for the practice. Moreover, the organization has enough resources including a research department that ensures the availability of a wide range of research evidence. The barriers that were id