Introduction
Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt (2019) defined Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) as a problem-solving approach to clinical decision-making. It involves using the best available evidence through a systematic search and critical appraisal of relevant evidence, combined with clinical expertise and patient preferences, to improve individual, group, community, and system outcomes. EBP is a lifelong approach to clinical decision-making that combines the best available evidence with clinical expertise and patient values to improve outcomes (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2019).
The University of Missouri Hospital, locally known as MU Health Care, is an organization that emphasizes its mission, vision, and values, all critical elements of evidence-based practice. The organization's mission is to save and improve lives through exemplary education, research, and patient care, which aligns with the principles of EBP that aim to provide evidence-based care to patients (Curators of the University of Missouri, n.d.).
Mission and Vision of MU Health Care
According to Curators of the University of Missouri. (2019) the vision of the healthcare organization is to be the premier and transformational academic health system for Missouri, which emphasizes a
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Inclusion, diversity, and equity aim to promote a culturally sensitive and unbiased healthcare environment, which is a crucial element of EBP. Respect and service emphasize the importance of patient-centered care, another critical element of EBP. Discovery and responsibility focus on advancing research and using evidence-based practices to provide the best possible care to patients. Lastly, excellence aligns with the principles of EBP that aim to provide the best possible care to patients based on the available