[Expert Solution]: The professional development specialists…

The professional development specialists led a hospital-wide EBP initiative on nonnarcotic pain management strategies. They held educational meetings about the practice change as part of the implementation. At 6 months postimplementation, they found the change to be effective and in place in the units. At 12 months, a second postimplementation evaluation was conducted. What might the team find? The change produced decreased hospital costs. The practice change is not happening consistently. The nursing staff are enthusiastic about the change. The client outcomes are improved.