Center for Evidence-Based Practice
The practice of evidence-based medicine is a defining principle in
the way Stanford nurses approach patient care. Put simply,
evidence-based practice in nursing means making decisions about
patient care on the basis of current best available evidence.
Stanford Health Care (SHC) is a proud co-founder of The
Stanford-UCSF Evidence-based Practice Center. The center furthers the
practice and translation of evidence-based medicine in the pursuit of
improving health outcomes for populations and individuals. Access to
local experts in all components of healthcare decision-making enhances
the center's multidisciplinary scope.
As a Magnet
Designated Hospital, SHC demonstrates a focus on the support,
conduct, and application of research to Clinical and administrative practice.
The Center for Nursing Research & Innovation:
- Facilitates research by fostering a spirit of inquiry,
coordinating Clinical research resources, promoting studies that are
aligned with strategic improvement priorities, and linking
investigators with Clinical sites.
- Fosters the capacity to
interpret, apply and conduct research that improves patient care
quality, cost and outcomes.
- Strengthens the scientific
validity and effectiveness of patient care practices.
- Provides consultation and education that contributes to
improving nursing practice, patient care and organizational
performance.
- Conducts new product Clinical evaluations and
technology assessments that advance strategic performance
improvement.
- Serves as a clearinghouse for emerging new
knowledge for nursing practice, innovation transfer and Clinical
practice guidelines and best practices.