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Life Is All about Change: Implementing Evidence-Based Practice [virtual]
To implement a practice change in an organization, nurses must review the body of evidence, develop a plan, and engage key stakeholders to gain support. This session will present a case study on designing and implementing a nurse-led research study to support an organizational practice change regarding peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) flushing protocols. The INS Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice provides guidance on central vascular access device (CVAD) flushing protocols, but the standards do not specifically address the unique needs of blood cancer patients. As a result, some organizations may continue to hold onto outdated practices. This session will start with a clinical question about PICC flushing protocols and follow the journey to implement a nurse-led, randomized controlled trial comparing the practice of using heparin versus 0.9% sodium chloride in blood cancer patients with PICC lines. In this session, we will learn about how staff RNs and nursing leaders can gain support in implementing evidence-based practice within their organizations.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:
- Define evidence-based practice.
- Describe the steps involved in implementing a nurse-led research study.
- Discuss the strategies that may be used to engage key stakeholders in implementing an organizational practice change.
Contact Hours: 1
CRNI® RUs: 2

Meredith Allen, BSN, RN, BMTCN

Linda Denke, PhD, RN, CCRC
Linda Denke, PhD, RN, CCRC, is a senior nurse scientist at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, and a globally respected figure in academic medical center nursing research. Her international recognition is evidenced by her invitations to present at over 34 conferences, nationally and internationally, where she has influenced thousands. Dr Denke’s portfolio includes over 40 academic medical center research studies focusing on mental health and integrating physical and mental health into holistic care, engaging interdisciplinary teams across acute and ambulatory settings.
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