J Healthc Qual. 2017 Jan/Feb;39(1):28-33. doi: 10.1097/JHQ.0000000000000076.
Journal for healthcare quality : official publication of the National Association for Healthcare Quality
Shea Polancich
PMID: 28045765 DOI: 10.1097/JHQ.0000000000000076
This department column highlights translation of research into healthcare quality practice. Achieving the highest quality in healthcare is a goal that requires focused attention and accountability. Standardization in practice through translation and application of evidence-informed practice promotes excellence in outcomes. To meet the goal of achieving the highest quality of care through evidence-informed translation and application in practice, organizations should outline a plan for developing, organizing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-informed improvement interventions. The purpose of this article is to provide an example for developing an organizational model for improvement from concept to application.
