Regulatory bodies Flashcards
Name as many nursing organizations as you can! 7 in total
The American Nurses association, State nursing practice Act, Occupational safety and health administration, The joint commission, The department of public health, Patient protection and affordable care act of 2010, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services.
What is the American Nurses association and what do they do?
They guide professional nursing practice with publications in addition to the ANA scope of practice and ANA code of ethics.
What happens if Nurses do not follow the State Nursing Practice Act?
They can have their license revoked.
What is OSHA and what are they responsible for?
They are responsible for providing safe and healthy workplaces for their employees.
What is the Joint commission and what is their mission?
The joint commission is a non-profit, independent organization with a mission of continuously improve the safety and quality of care to the public that accredits 80% of the nation’s hospitals.
Each state has a ______ with what legal obligation?
Department of health, their obligation is to enforce the laws and rules in a nurse practice act and is charged with the protection of the health and well-being of the state’s population.
What is the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services?
Health insurance program for people over 65 or people with certain disabilities
