The success of any evidence-based change proposal depends mainly on the chosen methods of dissemination. For the purpose of this discussion, the internal and external methods selected are the hospital board and American Nurses Association (ANA), respectively. The Hospital board, as an internal method, comprises nurses, physicians, and doctors. For effective dissemination of information on handwashing techniques to the hospital board, the team will communicate face to face. This approach ensures the members are involved in the process and, at the same time, facilitate instant feedback.
The external method that will be used to disseminate the evidence-based change proposal is ANA. The professional body is best suited when it comes to disseminating information to a wider audience, such as doctors (Jones-Schenk, 2019). More specifically, the team will apply face-to-face interaction to instigate discussions and consultations with the healthcare professionals regarding the proposal. According to Brownson et al. (2018), change proposals are necessary as they allow practitioners to eschew outdated medical practices. The constant evolution in the medical field, spearheaded by policymakers, is attributed to the ever-increasing scientific discoveries.
Reporting the change proposal to the two groups is important since it allows sharing of knowledge and information among nurses. This, in turn, improves nurses’ decision-making ability besides promoting healthcare outcomes. Similarly, reporting to the groups will encourage discussion and assessment of the results, thus allowing the team to make necessary changes before implementation. However, the communication strategies will vary slightly in the two groups. For instance, the communication targeting ANA will be largely formal. On the contrary, reporting to the hospital board will be less formal and more interactive. This is necessary because the groups consist largely of colleagues and nurses.
References
Brownson, R. C., Eyler, A. A., Harris, J. K., Moore, J. B., & Tabak, R. G. (2018). Research full report: getting the word out: new approaches for disseminating public health science. Journal of Public Health Management and Practice, 24(2), 102. Web.
Jones-Schenk, J. (2019). From in-service education to continuing education in nursing: A brief historical journey. Web.