Evidence-based decision making
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Over an eight-month period, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Management Librarians received 65 requests from Senior Managers, in addition to the 200+ requests received through the Clinical Librarian Service.
It was important to have access to evidence-based research to support strategy and changes. Managers gave the Management Librarian full access to their departments and high level meetings in order to maximize the role of the Library Professionals.
Before implementation of any initiative, an Evidence Summary was conducted using Emerald Health Care Management titles as a supporting resource. Measurable impacts of initiatives include: an increase in patient safety, anticipated reduced management costs and savings on bank staff.
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