Legislative and regulatory considerations for home health nurses.
"Government's influence on professional practice, quality healthcare, and agency administration increases with each passing year. Federal, state, and local laws and regulations impact the day-to-day operations...." Therefore, it is important for professional nurses to understand both legislative and regulatory processes, identify resources, and take action when necessary (, p. 675).
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National Association for Home Care & Hospice, Washington, DC 20003, USA. mos@nahc.org
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