Examine changes introduced to reform or restructure the U.S. health care delivery system. In a 1,000 word
paper, discuss action taken for reform and restructuring and the role of the nurse within this changing
environment.
Include the following:
Outline a current or emerging health care law or federal regulation introduced to reform or restructure some aspects of the health care delivery system. Describe the effect of this on nursing practice and the nurse’s role and responsibility.
Discuss how quality measures and to pay for performance affect patient outcomes. Explain how these affect
nursing practice and describe the expectations and responsibilities of the nursing role in these situations.
Discuss professional nursing leadership and management roles that have arisen and how they are important in
responding to emerging trends and in the promotion of patient safety and quality care in diverse health care
settings.
Research emerging trends. Predict two ways in which the practice of nursing and nursing roles will grow or
transform within the next five years to respond to upcoming trends or predicted issues in health care
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