UC Davis Health nurses use research to provide evidence-based care that promotes quality outcomes for individuals, families, and our community. UC Davis Health has committed to prioritizing Evidence-Based Practice, ensuring that patients are receiving cutting-edge care. Nurses work in interdisciplinary teams and continually evaluate the most current research recommendations in the variety of clinical practice areas.

Evidence implementation at UC Davis Health follows the Advancing Research through Close Collaboration (ARCC) model (Melnyk, B. & Fineout-Overholt, E, 2002).

In February 2020, the Evidence-Based Practice and Research Council reviewed a variety of EBP models, including the Iowa Model that was followed at UC Davis Health since 2003. The Council rated the seven models, planning to affirm use of the exiting model or adopt a new model. The top three models were identified, and in November 2020 the Council ultimately recommended to the Professional Governance Council that UC Davis Health adopt the ARCC model.

The ARCC Model launch was kicked off in April 2021 with a baseline assessment of EBP beliefs, practices, and culture among nursing staff. This was followed by 2021 Nursing Science and Professional Governance Conference keynote speaker, Lynn Gallagher-Ford’s presentation Implementing and Sustaining Evidence-based Care: Taking the High Road for Patients and Families (staff only) at the May 12, 2021 event. A variety of activities are planned to disseminate information about the ARCC Model, advance our EBP infrastructure, and evaluate dissemination success.

The Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Fellowship was launched in 2017 to provide mentored support for nurses to learn about EBP and implement small tests of change in their units based on the best available evidence. Nurses interested in implementing EBP in their units should consider the EBP Fellowship. Additional resources are noted below.

Nurses interested in implementing EBP in their units should consider the Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Fellowship. Additional resources are noted below.  Consultation is always available, as well.