Managers and administrators are resources for determining project costs. They can also provide direction as to the next best step for seeking advice on equipment and cost information from other departments
Once a budget is established, explore available grant funding where the grantors' interests match your EBP project. The HFH Center for Nursing Research and EBP (CNRE) can assist with your exploration of grant opportunities
Articles
Implementing an Evidence-Based Practice ChangeGallagher-Ford, L., Fineout-Overholt, E., Melnyk, B. M., & Stillwell, S. B. (2011). Evidence-Based Practice: Step by Step: Implementing an Evidence-Based Practice Change. Am J Nurs, 111(3), 54-60.
Points to Ponder
Budget planning must start early in the process. If a practice change is costly, this should be identified early in the planning and approved first by Nursing Administration. Budgetary expenses can require additional levels of approval beyond Nursing Administration
To-Do's
Identify any costs associated with practice change
Put project cost info in spreadsheet format to identify any present budgetary requirements
