What did the state of California do to address the nursing shortage that had an impact on other states?
1. Required salary levels for all nursing staff.
2. Required nurses have Masters degree.
3. Identified clinical areas for specific required staffing levels.
4. Required nurse-to-patient ratios.
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Explanation: 1. Salary was not set by the state.
2. The state did not require Masters degrees for nurses.
3. The state did not tell HCOs what their staffing levels must be.
4. Acute care, psychiatric, and specialty hospitals are required to determine nurse-to-patient ratios based on specific criteria.
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