title: Using Rapid Spread to achieve change in practice.
abstract: This article describes the development of Rapid Spread, a method of bringing about rapid changes in practice, and gives a step-by-step guide to using it to manage change. Trusts using Rapid Spread have seen measurable improvements in patient outcomes. Our experience shows that nurses are keen to embrace new practice that improves patient care.
authors.affiliation: Edwards Consulting.
authors.forename: Janice
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Stevens
authors.forename: Ginny
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Edwards
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D055624:Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D018805:Sepsis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D016896:Treatment Outcome