The American Nurses Association legislative initiatives include issues of access, cost, and quality of care. Which is an example of a quality of care initiative?
A) Access to health coverage
B) Appropriate nursing staffing
C) Advanced practice nursing coverage
D) Medical malpractice liability and tort reform
Ans: B
Adequate and appropriate nurse staffing is an example of a quality of care initiative. Access to health coverage is an example of an access to care initiative. Advanced practice nurse coverage and medical malpractice liability/tort reform are examples of cost of care initiatives.
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