UCSF JBI Centre for Evidence Synthesis and Implementation 2021 UCSF Internal JBI Evidence Implementation Application


Program Purpose

This six-month program is designed for nurse clinicians, managers, educators, and researchers who want to explore strategies that promote effective evidence implementation. Two week-long intensive workshops will be conducted at the UCSF JBI Centre for Synthesis and Implementation in San Francisco, California. In the intervening months between the workshops, participants will create and launch an Evidence Implementation Project at their home institution.  Participants must have access to a clinical site for their implementation project.

This program offers participants guided opportunities to explore the literature and to acquire skills in the JBI Practice Application of Clinical Evidence Systems (PACES) and Getting Research into Practice (GRIP) software. The program culminates with the publication of each participant’s Evidence Implementation Report in the JBI journal. Successful completion of this program entitles participants to become certified JBI Evidence Implementation Fellows.      

The overall objectives of this program are to:

  1. Describe critical elements of evidence implementation, namely:  develop a project protocol; master PACES and GRIP JBI software; lead and evaluate an evidence implementation project at one’s home institution; and disseminate project findings through manuscript writing and dissemination. 
  2. Apply leadership skills that are necessary to implement and sustain a successful evidence implementation project. 
  3. Develop participants’ analytical thinking and writing skills that can improve patient, family, and system outcomes.
  4. Demonstrate professional growth and development.

2021 Program Dates

Week 1: April 26-29, 2021

Week 2: October 25-29, 2021

Application Deadline: October 19, 2020

Once accepted, click here to register for classes.


Program Funding and Resource Allocation

The UCSF JBI Evidence Implementation program is free to all UCSF Nursing Staff (FTE >0.7), as funding allows. Participant in the Evidence Implementation program will receive 45 contact hours (CEs) at the conclusion of the two-week program, in addition to course materials and lunch on each workshop day.

Funding for the UCSF JBI Evidence Implementation program will be shared between the UCSF Center for Nursing Excellence and Innovation (formerly known as the Institute for Nursing Excellence) and the Evidence Implementation fellow's home unit. Fellows will be entitled to float their training time for the two-week workshops to the Center for Nursing Excellence and Innovation and recharge up to 12 hours/month to the Center for the duration of the fellowship (April 26 – October 29, 2021). The time will allow for the Fellow to work on their evidence implementation project, as well as any Clinical Coach time that is required. Additional time for the project may be needed. This time is to be negotiated with your manager. Project time is considered time in lieu of - not in addition to—time worked. Evidence Implementation fellows who have successfully completed the program will receive their medallion at the annual Clinical Inquiry Conference in January/February 2022.

Month of Fellowship Year Home Unit Center for Nursing Excellence and Innovation
February   Clinical Inquiry Conference (8 hours) - to attend1
February - October Additional hours2

32 hours total in March/April (Refer to Didactic Schedule)3

32 hours total in September/October (Refer to Didactic Schedule)3

Project hours (up to 6 hours)

July - September   Additional hours4
September   2 hours - Practice Presentation
October/November 2 hours - Grand Rounds  
January/February (of following year) Inquiry Conference (8 hours) - to present  
  1. It is anticipated that each fellow’s project may take up to 12 additional hours/month during the six-month program. This time will be paid for by the fellow’s unit.  Actual schedules will be negotiated between Unit Director, Clinical Coach, and Fellow on a month-to-month basis based on the scope of work that needs to be accomplished. Projects that extend beyond the six-month time frame must be approved in advance by the Clinical Coach and the Clinical Nurse Researcher.
  2. Typically, didactics are six hours and six additional hours for these months will be time funded by the Center for Nursing Excellence and Innovation. These additional six hours may be used for other training activities, meetings with your coach, literature review, project development and implementation, and project evaluation. 
  3. It is anticipated that each fellow’s project may take up to 6 additional hours/month after the six-month program. This time will be paid for by the Center for Nursing Excellence and Innovation. Note that projects that extend beyond the six-month time frame must be approved in advance by the Clinical Coach and the Clinical Nurse Researcher.
  4. All time floated to the Center for Nursing Excellence and Innovation should be coded as “normal hours worked” or “straight time only.”

Fellow Eligibility Criteria 

1. Demonstrated competence in project implementation, data analysis, and dissemination (i.e., podium or poster presentation, abstract submission, manuscript application)

  • Completed EBP Fellowship Program or
  • Completed a research, evidence based project, or quality improvement project including all steps:

i. Review of the literature

ii. Implementation

iii. Data Analysis

iv. Dissemination

2. Two or more years of nursing experience

3. At least 1 year full time employment at UCSF Health as a clinical nurse

4. Currently employed in a full time career position  (≥ 70% or .7 FTE) as a clinical nurse at UCSF Health and for the duration of the fellowship

5. Interest in learning about clinical inquiry and EBP

6. Proficiency with PowerPoint, Word, and Excel

7. Availability of a trained clinical coach (see UCSF Health 2021 EBP/JBI Clinical Coaches Roster)

8. Identified by the Unit Director as a team player with strong written and verbal communication, strong interpersonal skills, and a current performance evaluation that meets or exceeds expectations

9. Completed online recommendations from both:

  • Clinical Coach
  • Supervisor/Unit Director

EBP/QI/Research Project Competence

Submit a copy of prior EBP/QI/Research implementation report with application. If written implementation report is not available, a presentation may be submitted.

Clinical Coach Eligibility Criteria

A Clinical Coach functions as a sponsor for each JBI Evidence Implementation Fellow and will work closely with the Fellow to ensure that the evidence implementation project follows the necessary timeline in order for the Fellow to be successful in the program. UCSF Invitational JBI Evidence Implementation Fellows will utilize UCSF EBP Clinical Coaches. Clinical Coaches may be called upon to assist in the following ways: 

  1. Guidance in reviewing and critiquing project-related literature
  2. Assistance with project scope and strategies to implement the evidence implementation project
  3. Support and advising throughout the project
  4. Attend all JBI Evidence Implementation Program activities (exceptions are agreed upon by JBI directors) and have regular contact with the Clinical Evidence team to report on project progress
  5. Front-line editing of the Fellow’s written output (poster and presentation)

UCSF Health 2021 EBP/JBI Clinical Coaches Roster

The following clinical leaders have completed the EBP Clinical Coaches’ Course and may be available to serve as coaches in the EBP/JBI Evidence Implementation Program:

Name Title
Emely Alfaro Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult Infusion Center
Marilyn Bazinski Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pain
Susan Barbour Clinical Nurse Specialist, Palliative Care
Sarah Berger Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult Critical Care
Sasha Binford Clinical Nurse Specialist, Geriatric
Lindsay B. Bolt Nursing Professional Development Specialist, Adult Acute & Transitional
Elizabeth Borczynski Interim Nursing Unit Educator-ML Perianesthesia Unit
Jeannie Chan Clinical Nurse Specialist, Intensive Care Nursery
Shelley Diane Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pediatric Critical Care
Lori Fineman Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pediatric Surgical Critical Care
Lauren Frahm Nursing Professional Development Generalist, Academic Liaison & Nurse Residency Program Coordinator
Kate Finch Clinical Nurse Informaticist, Pediatrics Lead
Laura Griffith Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult Malignant Heme/Onc/BMT
Sarah Hartrick Adanced Practice Specialist, Adult Wound and Ostomy
Craig M. Johnson Clinical Nurse Informaticist, Adult Lead
Amy Kalea Kuwata Clinical Nurse Informaticist, Adult & Behavior Health Lead
Amy Larsen Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult Critical Care
Melissa Lee Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult Acute & Transitional Care
Michelle Macal Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult Acute & Transitional Care
Sherrie Nameth Nursing Professional Development Specialist, Pediatric Critical Care
Mary Nottingham Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pediatric Medical/Surgical & Transitional Care
Elizabeth Papp Clinical Nurse Specialist, Intensive Care Nursery
Dawn Pizzini Nursing Professional Development Generalist, Pediatric Acute & Transitional Care
Anjal Pong Nursing Professional Development Specialist, Pediatric Operating Room
Mary-Ann Rich Nursing Professional Development Specialist, Adult Operating Room
Diane Sandman Adanced Practice Specialist, Adult Wound and Ostomy
Anthony Scott Nursing Professional Development Specialist, Procedural
Chrissie Smith Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pediatric Wound Care
Ben Tanner Clinical Nurse Specialist, Emergency Department Care
Lisa Tsang Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant

Application Process

All components of the UCSF JBI Evidence Implementation Application must be received on or before November 2, 2020 to be considered for the 2021 UCSF JBI Evidence Implementation Program.

Participant’s JBI Evidence Implementation Program Application, which includes:

  1. Completed online application from JBI Fellow with signed JBI Service Agreement

  2. Completed online recommendation from identified Clinical Coach

  3. Completed online recommendation from Supervisor/Unit Director/Assistant Unit Director


Didactic Schedule

Dates

Times (Per Day)

Classes

April 26-29, 2021

0900-1700

Week 1 Classes

October 25-29, 2021

0900-1700

Week 2 Classes


Internal UCSF JBI Evidence Implementation Proposal Evaluation/Impact Score

Proposal Components

Able to convey the background of the issue/problem/need

Able to convey the goal(s) of the project and the details that the project would entail

Able to align to Evidence Implementation Project topic with Medical Center and/or unit priorities

Feasibility of completing the project within a 6 month timeframe

Able to convey how the project will be sustained after the project implementation is complete

Able to convey dissemination beyond unit or department


Click here to view JBI PACES Project Topics


Click here to complete your application