Hourly Rounding: Challenges With Implementation of an Evidence-Based Process

Authors

Lynn M. Deitrick RN, PhD, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Kathy Baker MPH, RN, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Hannah D. Paxton RN, MPH, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Michelle D. Flores BSN, RN, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Deborah Swavely RN, MSN, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow

Publication/Presentation Date

1-2012

Abstract

Introduction of an evidence-based practice change, such as hourly rounding, can be difficult in the hospital setting. This study used ethnographic methods to examine problems with the implementation of hourly rounding on 2 similar inpatient units at our hospital. Results indicate that careful planning, communication, implementation, and evaluation are required for successful implementation of a nursing practice change.

Volume

27

Issue

1

First Page

13

Last Page

19

ISSN

1550-5065

Published In/Presented At

Deitrick, L., Baker, K., Paxton, H., Flores, M., & Swavely, D. (2012). Hourly rounding: challenges with implementation of an evidence-based process. Journal Of Nursing Care Quality, 27(1), 13-19.

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing

PubMedID

21734597

LVHN link

http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=rzh&AN=2011413392&site=ehost-live&scope=site

Department(s)

Department of Community Health and Health Studies, LVHN Accountable Care Organization LLC, Patient Care Services / Nursing

Document Type

Article