Where in the World Is Evidence-Based Practice?

Please react and respond to this post.  The healthcare organization website reviewed was for Washington Regional, a healthcare organization in Northwest Arkansas that includes a hospital, outpatient centers and community outreach programs. Washington Regional’s website includes information about the organization’s mission, vision, values, awards received, programs available, patient resources, staff information, community outreach and assistance available. Washington Regional serves the Northwest Arkansas and Eastern Oklahoma communities.  Evidence based practice is discussed in the Community Report put out by WR in 2019 (2019). The report discusses advancements in Neuroradiology, TAVR’s,  and L&D. It also points out awards that they have received, such as the Governors Quality Award, which is given to organizations that continually improve quality leading to performance excellence (2019). WR also received an award for “Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award” which is given to organizations following EBP for stroke treatment (2019). This award is given for 24 consecutive months or more of following the 7 evidence based measures set forth by American Heart Association in at least 85% of eligible patients (Get With The Guidelines- Stroke Recognition Criteria, 2018). Evidence based practice is essential in providing the current best care for patients, this is determined through study and research (Laureate Education, 2018). Awards, such as the stroke recognition, help provide clear up-to-date EBP guidelines for treatment. There are constant changes as we learn more and more about all areas and treatments, it is helpful if there are organizations that focus on current EBP to relay this to all practitioners.  After reviewing the website I did have an increased respect for this organization. I had a fair amount of respect for the care that they provide prior to this review but it has increased. This organization is providing evidence based care to the community it serves.    (2019). Retrieved 1 September 2020, from https://www.wregional.com/main/n2014-report-to-the-community.aspx   Get With The Guidelines- Stroke Recognition Criteria. (2018). Retrieved 1 September 2020, from https://www.heart.org/en/professional/quality-improvement/get-with-the-guidelines/get-with-the-guidelines-stroke/get-with-the-guidelines-stroke-recognition-criteria   Laureate Education (Producer). (2018). Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice and Research [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.