Select an organizational readiness tool and assess the level or readiness for change within your organization. Identify the readiness tool and summarize the survey results. Discuss the degree to which the culture will support and sustain an evidence-based practice change. Consider strengths and weaknesses, potential barriers, stakeholder support, timing of the proposal, and resources. Provide rationale.

Select an organizational readiness tool and assess the level or readiness for change within your organization. Identify the readiness tool and summarize the survey results. Discuss the degree to which the culture will support and sustain an evidence-based practice change. Consider strengths and weaknesses, potential barriers, stakeholder support, timing of the proposal, and resources. Provide rationale.

The Organizational Readiness Tool and a Summary of The Assessment Results

Assessment tools can be used to effectively assess the organization’s readiness. Therefore, the organizational culture and readiness for the System-Wide Integration of the EBP survey tool were used in the assessment (Patton et al.,2022). The tool has been shown to be effective in an organization’s readiness assessment. Therefore, it was used to assess the organization’s ability to promote EBP and the assessment of the understanding of the staff and leaders on the proposed change of using automated fall detectors to control or reduce patient falls.

The survey carried out revealed important results in terms of how ready the organization was in reference to the proposed solution. From the results, it was noted that up to 87% of the employees support the proposed initiative. The implication is that the majority of the employees are ready for the change and are positive that change would be vital in improving the quality of patient care services in the organization.

Up to 73% of the organization’s leadership also supported the proposed initiatives. Therefore, again, a majority of the leaders are certain that the proposed solution would positively impact the organization. As such, the fact that the majority of the individuals in the organization support change, the culture would support and sustain the proposed EBP change (Patton et al.,2022).

It is evident from the assessment that the culture in place would support the EBP implementation. However, there are other aspects, such as strengths and weaknesses, potential barriers, stakeholder support, and resources, that should be explored. Among the potential challenges is a lack of support from the leaders and employees who are negative about the change.

Through the assessment, it will be possible to have an idea of the weakness and strengths of nurses’ skills related to the use of automated fall detectors. It is also important to note that management support will be key to the success of the implementation. The leaders will play a critical role in decision-making and creating a team of champions to drive the change forwards as appropriate.

1. Discuss what health care process and systems you would recommend for improving quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness for the organization.
2. Propose strategies to better facilitate the readiness of the organization.
3. Identify the stakeholders and team members for the project. Include what their duties will be in the evidence-based practice project proposal.
4. Explain what information and communication technologies are needed for the implementation and how they will be integrated in the setting by the internal stakeholders. Explain how these will help improve nursing practice and care delivery for individuals and populations for your intervention.

Refer to the “Evidence-Based Practice Project Proposal – Assignment Overview” document for an overview of the evidence-based practice project proposal assignments.