The American Nurses Association legislative initiatives include issues of access, cost, and quality of care. What is an example of an access of care initiative?
A) Health coverage
B) Mandatory overtime
C) Medicare reform of prescription drugs
D) Whistle-blowing protection for nurses
Ans: A
Access to care includes access to health coverage, health plans, and Medicare reform. Cost of care includes advanced practice nurse coverage, health plans, Medicaid cost containment, medical errors, medical malpractice liability/tort reform, and Medicare reform/prescription drugs. Quality of care includes adequate and appropriate nurse staffing, mandatory overtime, safe health care reporting, "whistle-blowing" protection for nurses, and safe client handling.
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