What are the two agencies that require all health care facilities to have detailed all-hazard preparedness plans (select two that are correct)?
a. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
b. Health Insurance Portability and Accoun-tability Act
c. TJC
d. National Response Plan
B, C
Health care executives across the country understand the need to dedicate resources to support effective all-hazards preparedness. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and TJC require all health care facilities to have detailed all-hazard preparedness plans. Nursing leaders are an integral part of the planning process and should have knowledge of the national response plan and state and local disaster response plans.
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