Topic 4 DQ1
Why is understanding the health care system at the local level important to
consider when planning an EBP implementation? Conduct research and solicit
anecdotal evidence from your course mentor that you will take into consideration
for your own change project.
Proper understanding of healthcare system at a local level is crucial when planning an EBP
implementation for various reasons. First, implementation of EBP requires various resources from the
local level. These resources include human capital and adequate funding.
During implementation of
EBP, skilled human resources are essential to provide leadership and the necessary competence.
Therefore it is important to have an in-depth understanding of the available human capital at the local
level. These include presence of adequate medical personnel such as nurses, physicians and other
professionals necessary for successful implementation of EBP at the local level.
Secondly, the
organizational structure of the healthcare system at the local level plays a critical role in promoting the
implementation of EBP successfully (Bonham, Sommerfeld,
Willging & Aarons, 2014).
Empirical evidence indicates that the willingness of an organization leadership to implement evidence
based practice
promotes availability of other critical resources
such as funding, training opportunities
and adequate human resources (Green & Tones, 2009). In this regard, it is important to understand the
leadership of the healthcare system at the local level to determine its willingness to implement EBP.
Thirdly understanding the culture of the healthcare system at the local level is important factor to
consider when planning and implementation EBP. Some of important aspects of culture include the
organizational norms, such as policies applied in human resources management and traditions of the
local communities in which the healthcare system is based.
The cultural factors play an important role in
influencing the successful implementation of EBP because it influences the cooperation of the
stakeholders in the process (Green & Tones, 2009).
Some of the considerations that I would make in my change project include the involvement of the local
community and agencies. Participation of the local community in the change project promotes its
successful implementation. This is through the resulting good will which promotes collaboration
between the healthcare practitioners and other stakeholders necessary for successful implementation of
the anticipated change in the society. Another aspect that I will take into consideration includes the
regulatory environment pertaining to the change project. It is important to ensure that the project does
not violate the existing laws and regulations, especially those governing people’s health and safety, in
addition to their cultural beliefs and norms.
