The state board of nursing notified a hospital about the changes in mandatory continuing education requirements for the nurses employed in the hospital. The administration realizes these changes would impact which of the following?
1. Licensure
2. Regulation
3. Accreditation
4. Life safety
Licensure
Rationale: Licensing regulations differ from state to state and impact the delivery of care, including the credentials and competency of employees. Regulation is a term used to describe adherence to environmental safety. Accreditation is the process of evaluating actual care delivered to patients, performance of the hospital as an organization, and the outcomes of treatment for patients. Life safety standards and regulations vary from state to state and include having the health care provider environment checked for building code compliance and safety standards.
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