Public health programs are frequently implemented by the development of partnerships and coalitions with other providers, agencies, and groups in the location being served. The principles of partnership include which of the following?
1. Partnerships are easily formed among nurses working in public health in many states.
2. Partnerships use their own roles to accomplish tasks.
3. Partnerships are built up on identified strengths and assets including areas that need improvement.
4. Partnerships are loose associations among people.
ANS: 3
This is one of the principles of good practice.
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