As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. You may use this as a convenient reference for properly citing resources.

Begin reviewing and replying to peer postings/responses early in the week to enhance peer discussion. See the rubric for participation points. Participate in the discussion by asking a question, providing a statement of clarification, providing viewpoints with a rationale, challenging aspects of the discussion, or indicating relationships between two or more lines of reasoning in the discussion. Always use constructive language, even in criticism, to work toward the goal of positive progress.

TASK

Post your initial response to one of the two topics below.

Topic 1

• How is research used in your facility? 
• Find out if there is a research committee at your facility or who is involved in developing policy based on research. 
• Discuss strategies for promoting research in your facility.

Topic 2

• Have you had an experience when evidence-based research had a significant impact on the quality of your patient care that resulted in policy making? 
• Please discuss and state the issue and policy.
• Identify who was involved in developing the policy.