A merger has occurred between a hospital and a local home health agency, creating new roles for the nursing staff in both agencies. The nurse managers of both systems begin to evaluate and revise patient care processes and systems
With the merger, the healthcare organization's changes are:
a. Creating more jobs in the community for registered nurses.
b. Resulting in an overall loss of jobs for registered nurses.
c. Controlled by the federal and state governments.
d. Controlled by the insurance agency.
ANS: A
Home care agencies staffed appropriately with adequate numbers of professional nurses have the potential to keep older adults, those with disabilities, and persons with chronic illnesses comfortable and safe at home. Home care is the fastest growing segment in health care and the volume of home health care may have a subsequent impact on the numbers of nurses required.
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