Identifying an efficient resolution to battle complications in the healthcare setting is a challenging task that requires adopting relevant decision-making approaches. As such, evidence-based management can be a productive method for outlining potential implementation options according to the available scientific data on the topic (Hasanpoor et al., 2018). By applying credible scholarly information and changing the traditional perspective, an Evidence-Based Approach (EBA) to managerial decision-making can significantly improve the workflow of a medical organization. In this regard, it is possible to resolve pertinent dilemmas in the nursing environment by utilizing this strategy, enhancing workplace conditions and patient care efficiency.
A considerable challenge in nursing care is connected to occupational hazards that nurses encounter while tending to the clients. Given that the nursing staff most frequently interacts with patients suffering from infectious and transmissible diseases, their risk of contracting various illnesses is remarkably increased (Salem, 2019). Therefore, the following problem arises: which practices should be used to prevent nurses from contracting and spreading infection? EBA suggests that the first step should be gathering relevant scholarly evidence on the issue, clarifying which supplementary strategies will be effective in this scenario (Hasanpoor et al., 2018). As such, the most recent investigations report that infection control requires increasing overall antimicrobial resistance and establishing accurate surveillance (Dancer, 2016). Although the scientific basis of infection control is relatively new, these guidelines are majorly supported by other credible studies, meaning that these techniques can be applied in practice.
The second step in EBA management necessitates evaluating organizational evidence. In this regard, each medical establishment should properly examine viable corporate policies reported to be the most beneficial for this task (Hasanpoor et al., 2018). For instance, it is claimed that delegating supervision responsibilities to senior managers promotes improvement in employee attitudes towards infection control (Nazneen et al., 2021). Finally, the third step requires assessing stakeholders’ and patients’ expectations on the issue. Following this demand, hospitals need to identify how involved individuals perceive infection control and which practices they believe should be implemented (Shah et al., 2021). Although considering every opinion is impractical, addressing the majority beliefs can substantially advance the decision-making process.
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