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advanced practice nurses
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nurses are prepared to manage and deliver health care services to individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations
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AHRQ
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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: a division of the US dept of Health and Human Services, formerly known as the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research AHCPR, whose mission is to support research designed to improve the outcomes and quality of health care, reduce its cost, address patient safety and medical errors, and broaden access to services.
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ANA
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American Nurses Association, national professional association of RNs in the US founded in 1896.
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block grants
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a predetermined amount of money based on previous spending and availability of funds that is given to a state by the federal govt for designated purposes such as state health care programs
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board of nursing
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a group created in each state by legislation known as a state nurse practice act. the board is made up of nurses and consumers who operationalize, implement, and enforce the statutory law by writing explicit statements (called rules) regarding nursing and nursing practice.
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categorical programs/funding
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federal, state, or local funds used to conduct a specific program such as TB screening, HIV/AIDS home care, or prenatal care. The money cannot be used for any other program or purpose.
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constitutional law
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branch of law dealing with the organization and function of a govt
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devolution
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the process of shifting, planning, delivering, and financing responsibility for programs from the federal to the state level.
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health policy
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public policy that affects health and health services. Delineates options from which individuals and organizations make their health related choices. Made within a political context.
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judicial law
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law based on court or jury decisions
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legislation
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bills introduced by Congress for the purpose of establishing laws that direct policy.
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legislative staff
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an individual or groups of individuals who perform duties such as research and writing, which helps the legislator move policy ideas through the legislative processes and into laws.
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licensure
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legal sanction to practice a profession after attaining the minimum degree of competence to ensure protection of public health and safety.
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NINR
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National Institute of Nursing Research - one of the National Institutes of Health charged with promoting the growth and quality of research in nursing.
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Nurse Practice Act
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state law that governs the practice of nursing
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OSHA
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration - federal agency charged with improving worker health and safety by establishing standards and regulations and by education workers.
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Office of Homeland Security
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an office of the executive branch designed to protect citizens from terrorist threats or attacks, including bioterrorism.
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Police Power
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states' power to act to protect the health, safety, and welfare of their citizens.
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policy
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settled course of action to be followed by a govt or institution to obtain a desired end.
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politics
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the art of influencing others to accept a specific course of action.
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regulations
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specific statements of law that relate to and clarify individual pieces of legislation.
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USDHHS
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US Dept of Health and Human Services - a regulatory agency of the executive branch of govt charged with overseeing the health and welfare needs of US citizens
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WHO
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World Health Organization - an arm of the United Nations that provides worldwide services to promote health.
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Sheppard-Towner Act
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1921 - it was passed and it had an important influence on child health programs and community-oriented nursing practice.
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The four major health care functions of the federal govt are...
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direct services, financing, information, and policy setting.
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The goal of the WHO is...
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the attainment by all people of the highest possible level of health
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how can the private sector influence legislation?
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through the process of writing regulations
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What are two legal aspects particularly relevant to nursing practice
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professional negligence and the scope of practice
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When was the US public health service created?
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1798
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How do nurses function through state and local health departments?
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consultants, direct care providers, researchers, teachers, supervisors, and program managers.
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