title: The nurse's role in changing health policy related to patient safety.
abstract: Nurses' roles in shaping health policy in the United States related to patient safety have not been fully expanded. This article explores various patient safety issues and how nurses can become involved to shape health policy in this area.
authors.affiliation: Hashemite University College of Nursing, Zarqa, Jordan.
authors.forename: Majd T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Mrayyan
authors.forename: Diane L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Huber
mesh_terms: D006291:Health Policy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010344:Patient Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D017751:Safety Management / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States