A newly licensed nurse is hired at a local hospital and completes the hospital orientation program
During the hospital orientation process, which regulatory agency did the new nurse learn about which ensures the health and safety of Americans in the workplace?
A) Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
B) National Institutes of Health (NIH)
C) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
D) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Answer: C
OSHA works to ensure the health and safety of Americans in the workplace. The DHHS is the federal government's principal agency for the protection of the health of all Americans and the provision of essential human services for those least able to care for themselves. The NIH is a branch of the DHHS that is responsible for health research and the provision of health-related information. The CMS is responsible for healthcare financing.
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