Discussion Week 1 Foundations

Post your initial response to one of the two topics below.

Topic 1

• How is research used in your facility?
• Find out if there is a research committee at your facility or who is involved in developing policy based on research.
• Discuss strategies for promoting research in your facility.

Topic 2

• Have you had an experience when evidence-based research had a significant impact on the quality of your patient care that resulted in policy making?
• Please discuss and state the issue and policy.
• Identify who was involved in developing the policy.