Diffusion of Evidence-based Intensive Care Unit Organizational Practices. A State-Wide Analysis

Rationale: Several intensive care unit (ICU) organizational practices have been associated with improved patient outcomes. However, the uptake of these evidence-based practices is unknown.Objectives: To assess diffusion of ICU organizational practices across the state of Pennsylvania.Methods: We conducted two web-based, cross-sectional surveys of ICU organizational practices in Pennsylvania acute care hospitals, in 2005 (chief nursing officer...