Examine changes introduced to reform or restructure the
U.S. health care delivery system. In a 1,250-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 aspect 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 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.
You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to
complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years,
appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing
practice.
