Using your chosen chronic illness from the list below,

• Diabetes Mellitus type 2

you will explore the use of evidence-based practice and how it is  incorporated into case management patient care guidelines and pathways.

• Identify and discuss current best practices. Address the importance of basing case management on current evidence.
• Identify and evaluate published guidelines.
• Identify and discuss clinical pathways and how they relate to your chosen illness.
• Collaboration for Improving Outcomes– Evidence-Based Practice and Case Management

  Description: The baccalaureate graduate nurse will integrate evidence, clinical judgement,

  interprofessional perspectives, and patient preferences in planning, implementing, and

  evaluating outcomes of care.

  Course Competency: 4) Coordinate the care of individuals across the lifespan utilizing

  principles and knowledge of interdisciplinary models of care delivery and case management.

  QSEN Competencies: 1) Patient-Centered Care 2) Teamwork and Collaboration 3) Evidence-

  Based Practice

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