Examine changes introduced to reforrm or restructure the U.S. health care delivery system. In a paper, discuss action taken for reform and restructuring and the role of thr nurse within this changing environment.
1. Outline a current or emerging health care law or federal regulation introduced within the last 5 years to reform or restructure some aspect of the health care delivery system.
2. 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.
3. Discuss professional nursing leadership and management roles that have arisen and how they are important in responding to emerging trends and in promotion of patient safety and quality care in diverse health care settings.
4. Research emerging trends. Predict two ways in which the practice of nursing and nursing roles will growor transform within the next five years in response to upcoming trends or predicted issues in health care.
