A hospital established a professional partnership with a local nursing program. A joint practice agreement was signed between the two agencies. This is an example of what type of multiorganizational arrangement?

a. Informal affiliations
b. Formal affiliations
c. Shared or cooperative services
d. Consortia


ANS: B
Formal affiliations occur when two or more organizations formalize the undertaking of limited activities.

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