Answer for NRS 445 Analyze the role nurses play in improving health care quality and safety through the use of evidence-based practice (EBP) Re: Topic 5 DQ 2

The role of nurses in the health care setting is constantly changing and evolving. But, the role of the nurse, not only as a vital team member, is one that the plan of care runs thru. We are the gate keepers. The role of the nurse in the acute rehabilitation setting, where I work, revolves around the us helping the patient regain independence and self-confidence in performing there self care once again. Physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapy have there times for sessions but it is up to the nurse to advocate for the patient if they are well enough to participate in certain therapy sessions. The biggest EBP practice that we use is data collection thru vitals and patient information that they give us during daily assessments. One of the biggest and most important practices we use at my work is the Otago exercise program for our fall victims and we are noticing a decrease in repeat admissions. This would not be possible without the support of the family mambers of our patients which our the largest stakeholders we assist.

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