The issue of nurse staffing has gained nationwide attention. This article describes one government response and the opportunity for nurses to influence government action. It also serves as an example of the actions that nurses may take to influence the government: collaboration with colleagues, letter-writing to policy makers, and professional association involvement.
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.
References
1.
Health Care Financing Administration . (2000, August 1). Report to Congress: Appropriateness of minimum nurse staffing ratios in nursing homes [Online]. Available: www.hcfa.gov/whatsnew/
