Several key policies have a significant impact on the nursing profession. These include:
- Nurse Staffing Standards: Policies that mandate minimum nurse-to-patient ratios to ensure patient safety and quality care. - Scope of Practice: Regulations that define what tasks nurses are authorized to perform, which can vary widely between states and countries. - Workplace Safety: Policies aimed at safeguarding nurses from workplace hazards, including exposure to infectious diseases and physical injuries. - Reimbursement Policies: Guidelines that determine how healthcare providers, including nurses, are compensated for their services.
