Strategies for building a strong organizational context of evidence-based practice include: (Select all that apply.)
A) linking quality improvement and patient safety.
B) periodically evaluate the infrastructure and context for EBP in their organization.
C) development of a mission, vision, and strategic plan inclusive of EBP language.
D) inclusion of EBP components in performance appraisals across all job classifications.
E) incorporating evidence-based practice into organizational information systems.

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When working to sustain evidence-based practice, strategies are needed to hardwire the work into the organizational system. Nurse leaders should periodically evaluate the infrastructure and context for EBP in their organization. Linking quality improvement and EBP is another strategy for building a strong organizational context. Development of a mission, vision, and strategic plan inclusive of EBP language provides a sturdy foundation for this work at all levels of the organization and begins the process of building a culture in which evidence-based health care is the expected norm (Stetler et al., 2014). Inclusion of EBP components in performance appraisals across all job classifications-from top executives to all levels throughout the system-promotes positive reinforcement and priority setting in the busy work environment. Organizational information systems must be designed to incorporate EBPs into clinical work flow if adoption is to occur and best outcomes achieved (Piscotty et al., 2015).

Strategies for Building a Strong Organizational Context of Evidence-Based Practice