Wednesday, May 3, 2017: 11:15 AM-12:15 PM
Georgetown West (Washington Hilton) - Concourse Level
Faculty:
Paul D Longenecker, RN, MBA, PhD, Otterbein University, Westerville, OH
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is not a new concept in healthcare but can be challenging when new practices are competing against the way “things have always been done”. This session will explore the meaning of EBP, its utilization in hospice and palliative care, and impact on organizational practices and leadership.
Learning Objectives:
1. Define the meaning of EBP
2. Discuss how EBP is utilized in hospice and palliative care
3. Identify impacts of EBP on care delivery and organizational operations
CE/CME: Counselor, Nurse, Physician, Quality Professional and Social Worker