Proposed bills would transform nursing workplace and improve care

Two bills introduced at the beginning of the 109th U.S. Congress would vastly improve the nursing workplace. If enacted, these bills, which are top priorities for the ANA, would address some of nursing's pressing concerns and improve patient outcomes. However, these bills face opposition from t...

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Published in:The American journal of nursing 2005-04, Vol.105 (4), p.37-37
Main Author: Gonzalez, Rose
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Congress
Hospitals
Legislation
Legislation, Nursing
Nursing
Nursing Staff, Hospital - legislation & jurisprudence
Nursing Staff, Hospital - organization & administration
Personnel Staffing and Scheduling - legislation & jurisprudence
Proposals
Quality of Health Care - legislation & jurisprudence
United States
USA
Workload - legislation & jurisprudence
Workplaces
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Summary:Two bills introduced at the beginning of the 109th U.S. Congress would vastly improve the nursing workplace. If enacted, these bills, which are top priorities for the ANA, would address some of nursing's pressing concerns and improve patient outcomes. However, these bills face opposition from the health care facilities that they aim to transform. The ANA urges you to help us in our efforts to increase Congressional support for both hills; you can find advocacy materials at www.anapoliticalpower.org. (Quotes from original text)
ISSN:0002-936X
DOI:10.1097/00000446-200504000-00021