Interprofessional Evidence-Based Practice Education: Impact on Organizational Culture in Healthcare Settings

Abstract

A key strategy for improving the quality of health care is through the widespread implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP). Most importantly, EBP helps organizations achieve high reliability and a culture of safety. Research shows that EBP reduces morbidity, mortality, medical errors, and geographic variation in health care. This paper describes an interprofessional education intervention to transform clinical care and institutionalize EBP in one medical facility. Through the adoption of an intensive EBP training platform and the rapid implementation of EBP solutions to address traditional challenges, the organization is effectively accelerating its efforts to move from a health care system to a highly reliable system of health.